Introduction to Pesticide Incidents
EPA defines a pesticide incident as any exposure or effect from a pesticide’s use that is not expected or intended. Pesticide incidents may involve humans, wildlife, plants, domestic animals (e.g.,...
View ArticleCommon Causes of Pesticide Incidents
Related InformationPesticide Safety Tips -- ways to help avoid pesticide incidents.There are many types and causes of pesticide incidents. EPA staff analyze pesticide incident reports involving people...
View ArticleHow to Report a Pesticide Incident Involving Exposures to People
If someone has been exposed to a pesticide and has been harmed by that exposure, there are several actions you can take. The first priority, of course, is the health and safety of the affected person....
View ArticleReport Pesticide Exposure Incidents Affecting Pets or Domestic Animals
Options for Reporting by Pet OwnersIf your animal needs medical attention right now, call your local veterinarian, a local emergency clinic, or the National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPCC) at...
View ArticleReport Pesticide Incidents Involving Wildlife or the Environment
Wildlife and environmental incidents can be reported for all wildlife, including mammals, birds, fish, shell fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects including bees and other pollinators, plants, and for...
View ArticleIncident Reporting by Pesticide Manufacturers/ Registrants
Pesticide registrants are required to inform us about harmful effects of their products under federal law:Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), section (6)(a)(2): “If at any time...
View ArticleFirst Aid in Case of Pesticide Exposure
Human ExposureIf someone has swallowed or inhaled a pesticide or gotten it in the eyes or on the skin:Call 911 if the person is unconscious, having trouble breathing or having convulsions.Check the...
View ArticleHow to Report Pesticide Incidents
Everyone has a responsibility to report incidents related to harm from pesticides. For some, the responsibility is a legal requirement. For others, reporting is not required, but taking time to report...
View ArticlePesticide Safety Tips
Related InformationQuestions On Pesticides?National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) 1-800-858-7378 ExitFirst Aid in Case of Pesticide ExposureAlthough pesticides can be useful, they also can be...
View ArticleIntroduction to Pesticide Incidents
EPA defines a pesticide incident as any exposure or effect from a pesticide’s use that is not expected or intended. Pesticide incidents may involve humans, wildlife, plants, domestic animals (e.g.,...
View ArticleCommon Causes of Pesticide Incidents
Related InformationPesticide Safety Tips -- ways to help avoid pesticide incidents.There are many types and causes of pesticide incidents. EPA staff analyze pesticide incident reports involving people...
View ArticleHow to Report a Pesticide Incident Involving Exposures to People
If someone has been exposed to a pesticide and has been harmed by that exposure, there are several actions you can take. The first priority, of course, is the health and safety of the affected person....
View ArticleReport Pesticide Exposure Incidents Affecting Pets or Domestic Animals
Options for Reporting by Pet OwnersIf your animal needs medical attention right now, call your local veterinarian, a local emergency clinic, or the National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPCC) at...
View ArticleReport Pesticide Incidents Involving Wildlife or the Environment
Wildlife and environmental incidents can be reported for all wildlife, including mammals, birds, fish, shell fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects including bees and other pollinators, plants, and for...
View ArticleIncident Reporting by Pesticide Manufacturers/ Registrants
Pesticide registrants are required to inform us about harmful effects of their products under federal law:Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), section (6)(a)(2): “If at any time...
View ArticleFirst Aid in Case of Pesticide Exposure
Human ExposureIf someone has swallowed or inhaled a pesticide or gotten it in the eyes or on the skin:Call 911 if the person is unconscious, having trouble breathing or having convulsions.Check the...
View ArticleHow to Report Pesticide Incidents
Everyone has a responsibility to report incidents related to harm from pesticides. For some, the responsibility is a legal requirement. For others, reporting is not required, but taking time to report...
View ArticlePesticide Safety Tips
Related InformationQuestions On Pesticides?National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) 1-800-858-7378 ExitFirst Aid in Case of Pesticide ExposureAlthough pesticides can be useful, they also can be...
View ArticleVoluntary Incident Reporting Forms and Instructions
These forms and their corresponding guidance documents provide useful tips and suggestions for meeting reporting requirements under 6(a)(2). Use of these specific forms for required reporting is...
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