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Disinfectants are pesticides–so use safely!

Antimicrobials include several categories of products. To maintain virus-free surfaces use a disinfectant or a virucide. Sterilants are generally more toxic and reserved for critical environments like hospitals. Infographic courtesy Enviroxyclean.

What do “pest control” and public health campaigns against SARS Cov-2 have in common? Both activities use pesticides. In the eyes of the law, sanitizer and disinfectant products are considered pesticides. And if you're a...

Posted on Monday, March 30, 2020 at 12:09 PM

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Author: Mike Merchant

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New Law Requires Annual Training for Anyone Applying Pesticides at School Sites

[From the December 2016 issue of the UC IPM Green Bulletin] School is already back in session for many children in districts throughout California, and several others will be starting back to school in the next couple of weeks. While students and...

Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 11:41 AM

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Author: Cheryl Reynolds

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