Many common household products such as cleaners and pesticides could hurt a child if not used and stored correctly.
      Adults have an important responsibility to prevent children from exposure to these potentially harmful products.
              EPA encourages consumers to consider using EPA-registered biopesticides and products with
                           EPA's Safer Choice label, which are generally less harmful.
                       Keep Children Safe with these Tips
• Read the Label First
Labels tell you:
  • How to use the product safely and effectively.
  • How to store the product safely.
  • First aid instructions.
  • Phone numbers to call for help or more information.

• Follow all Label Precautions
  • Warnings and directions for use tell you how to use
   products safely and correctly.This helps keep you and
   your children safe.
  • Follow warnings to open windows, wear gloves, and
   not breathe product dust.
  • Keep children away from spills and treated areas as
   directed.
• Keep Products in Original Containers
  • It is very dangerous to put products in food and
   beverage containers. Children think that something
   in a familiar juice or soda bottle is good to drink.
  • If you throw away the original container, you throw
   away important information needed in case of an
   emergency.
  • If the label tells you to mix a product in another
   container, use up all of the mixture.
  • If you can't use all of the mixture at once, label the
   new container for future use and note the safety
   information.
• Store Products Out of the Reach of Children
  • Make sure all of your household cleaning and
   pesticide products are stored out of children's reach.
  • Use childproof locks on low cabinets.
   Make certain child-resistant caps and covers are in
   place.
   Teach your children that household products are
   not toys.
    Have the phone number for your doctor and local
    poison control center by the phone.

    Have the product with you when you call.The
    label contains important information about the
    product.
                                 www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol
                                                                                 740-F-15-004

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