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Resources: University Extension in my State Master Gardeners in my area Mosquito/Vector Control Environmental Agency in my State Pesticide Agency in my State Health Agency in my State Worker Safety in my State EPA in my Region Household Hazardous Waste

Who Should I Call? Pest control at home Garden pest control Pesticides at work Neighborhood pest control Applicator licensing Pesticide law enforcement Shipping pesticides into the US Disposal of leftover pesticide(s)

Emergencies – Call 911 if you need help right now. For help with spills or possible exposures, visit our pesticide emergency resources or call NPIC at 1-800-858-7378.

University Extension in my State

Extension services vary by state and county. Local knowledge can often be the best resource for your specific questions. You will need to check with your local Extension office to determine what expertise is in your area, but traditional services that Extension may provide include:

• Pest identification and/or plant disease diagnostic services
• Pest control recommendations
• Soil testing to determine fertilizer needs

Local pest fact sheets:

Here are the University Extension contacts in your state:

Master Gardeners in my area

By calling the coordinator of Master Gardeners in your state, you’ll find out how to get in touch with a local expert. He or she may have experience and locally based knowledge about how to deal with a specific pest that is giving you trouble. You may also ask about:

• How to receive training to become a Master Gardener
• Upcoming events to share and trade knowledge, seeds or plants

Here are the Master Gardener contacts in your state:

Mosquito/Vector Control

Some cities, counties and/or regions have programs that address mosquitoes, ticks, rodents and other pests. These animals are called “vectors” because they can spread public health diseases. Each program may offer different services based on local funding and needs. Vector Control Agencies may be able to:

• Discuss any pesticide applications related to public health in your area
• Collect reports from the public about mosquitoes, rodents and/or abandoned swimming pools
• Discuss public health advisories in your area

Here are the Vector Control contacts in your state:

Environmental Agency in my State

In the U.S., each state has an agency in charge of environmental issues. It may be called the Department of Environmental Protection/Quality/or Natural Resources, or something similar. You might consider contacting your State Environmental Agency for issues like these:

• Reporting large chemical spills
• Reporting issues related to wildlife
• Upcoming collection events for disposal of old or unwanted pesticides

Here are the State Environmental Agency contacts in your state:

Pesticide Regulation Agency in my State

In the U.S., each state has an agency in charge of pesticide-related issues. It may be called the Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Regulation, Environmental Conservation or something similar. They often work closely with Regional Offices of the US EPA. You might consider contacting your State Pesticide Agency for issues like these:

• How to comply with pesticide regulations
• How to become a certified pesticide applicator, operator or dealer
• How to find local opportunities for applicators’ continuing education
• How to report a pesticide application or product that may be concerning or illegal

Here are the State Pesticide Agency contacts in your state:

Health Agency in my State

The Health Department in your state may be able to help you find local resources for health care and health education. You might consider contacting your State Health Department for issues like these:

• What is my state doing about vector-borne diseases?
• How to report unhealthy conditions in multi-family housing or a business
• How to report pesticide poisoning and which states consider pesticide poisonings to be a “reportable condition” by law

Here are the State Health Agency contacts in your state:

Worker Safety in my State

In each state, the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) works to reduce and prevent workplace injuries and work-related illnesses. In agricultural settings, the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is enforced and monitored in most states by the Pesticide Regulatory Agency.

If you may be exposed to pesticides in your non-agricultural workplace, you might contact your state OSHA office for the following issues:

• How to report unsafe working conditions
• How to comply with occupational safety rules
• How to select personal protection equipment (PPE) that’s right for the job

Here are the Occupational Health & Safety contacts in your state:

EPA in my Region

There are 10 regional offices of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They work closely with each state’s Pesticide Regulatory Agency on pesticide issues. You might consider contacting your Regional EPA Office for issues like these:

• How to comply with regulations when shipping pesticides into the United States?
• How to report the sale of suspicious pesticide products
• Questions about pesticide-producing establishments

Here is the EPA Regional office for your state/region:

Household Hazardous Waste

Sewage and storm-water treatment facilities may not be able to handle certain chemicals, so it’s important to not to dump pesticides down your sink or toilet. Never dump chemicals in natural waters or storm drains. If you have questions about how to dispose of household products safely, you might consider contacting your Household Hazardous Waste contact.

• Ask about upcoming collection events for disposal of old or unwanted pesticides
• You might also try calling Earth 911: 1-800-253-2687

Here are the Household Hazardous Waste contacts in your state: