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How can I be sure that the pesticides being used in either over- the-counter products or by professionals are safe for my home and family?

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How can I be sure that the pesticides being used in either over- the-counter products or by professionals are safe for my home and family?

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Pesticides (which include disinfectants and other household cleaners as well) are intended to be safe to consumers and the pest professionals that use them. Before being approved by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a specified use against a target pest, pesticides must undergo stringent controlled test and studies. After approval, pesticides are subjects to strict laws, regulations and controls to ensure that they are used correctly and according to approved labels. In addition, pest management professionals are required to attend pesticides safety and applicator certification at least every two years in most states. All legally registered pesticides that are approved by EPA have a registration number on their label which also contains detailed instructions hen a ensure that when a pesticide is used according to these instructions it will not harm you, before using an over-the-counter pesticide, read the entire label and follow all instructions.