SAFE PESTICIDE USE 

The federal law requires that a pesticide be used according to its label.  All pesticide labels carry the warning: "It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.”  The label is the law! 

Select a pesticide LABELED for tick control.

READ and FOLLOW the label instructions. 




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Follow These Tips for Safe Tick Control Pesticide Use

DECIDE whether you have a tick-risky yard and FOLLOW the tick control guidelines outlined in this Spray Safe Play Safe Homeowner Tick Card.

CHECK your state's regulations regarding pesticide usage and neighbor notification.

DO NOT apply the pesticide in any greater quantity or more frequently than the label specifies.

Children and pets should be AWAY from the area before applying tick control pesticides.

WEAR appropriate clothing and protective gear, as indicated by the product label.

AVOID applying pesticide in windy conditions, near water, or on blooming plants or trees.

If hiring a pest control professional, follow the guidelines outlined by the NPIC: ​http://npic.orst.edu/pest/selectpco.html

References and additional resources: 

EPA pesticide registration label information (https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/about-pesticide-registration#label)

For more tips, follow the NPIC's safe use practices: npic.orst.edu/health/safeuse.html
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EPA's introduction to pesticide labels (https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-labels/introduction-pesticide-labels)

EPA's pest control and pesticide safety for consumers information (https://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol)