
Posts Tagged: coronavirus
Using Disinfectants and Sanitizers Safely

In order to stay healthy and keep our spaces clean during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are using disinfectants and sanitizers more than they may have before. The Centers for Disease Control say to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, people...
Correct Use of Disinfectants

Many people have increased their use of disinfectants and sanitizers due to the COVID-19 crisis. It is important to use these products correctly to ensure they are effective and to protect ones health. See the info graphic below from the...
Disinfectants are pesticides–so use safely!

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...
"Virus Shut Out" is Illegal Product in U.S.

U.S. EPA Acts to Protect the Public from Unregistered “Virus Shut Out” Product Imported into Honolulu and Guam Unsubstantiated claims to protect against viruses threaten public health HONOLULU – Today, the U.S....
Pests and COVID-19

Like you, we at the UC Statewide IPM Program are responding to the COVID-19 situation in ways that help protect ourselves, our families, and our communities. While much of the world's normal human activities have largely come to a halt, pests such as...
Ants and other pests aren't deterred by human health concerns. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)