National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
NPIC provides objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics to enable people to make informed decisions about pesticides and their use.
Pesticides: What Are They? (PDF)
An explanation of pesticides with examples and descriptions
Pesticides: Safe Handling (PDF)
A homeowner guide to proper handling of pesticides
IPM for Healthy Plants and a Healthy Environment (PDF)
The best way to keep your plants healthy and protect the environment at the same time!
Pesticides: Learning About Labels (PDF)
Learn valuable information about what pesticide labels tell the user.
Pesticide Emergency Response (PDF)
Learn how to respond to a pesticide emergency.
Using IPM in the Landscape (PDF)
Learn the basics of what IPM is and how decisions are made.
Pesticide Safety Bug Bombs: Overkill can be Dangerous (PDF)
File from the Washington Department of Health on some concerns about bug bombs.