PestiByte PODcasts

Listen to the voice of NPIC! Our new PestiBytes PODcasts feature NPIC specialists discussing common pesticide questions from people like you. PestiBytes are short (1-2 minute) interviews with NPIC pesticide specialists on each of the topics. Watch for more to come!

Available PestiByte PODcasts:

	Would I Hurt the Fish by Weeding and Feeding the Lawn? Episode 11 - A specialist explains ways to keep weed killers from harming fish. Download and Listen, View Transcript - 1:50 min., 3.36MB
	Get Rid of the Mouse! With Kids In the House? Episode 10 - A specialist lists precautions to consider when thinking of using rat or mouse baits around pets and children. Download and Listen, View Transcript - 1:53 min., 3.45MB
	When to Plant After Using Weed Killer? Episode 9 - A specialist provides information about using weed killers to prepare a vegetable garden. Download and Listen, View Transcript - 1:44 min., 3.96MB
	With a Baby on the Way... Is It Okay to Spray? Episode 8 - A specialist discusses infant sensitivity to pesticides and lists some ideas for minimizing exposure. Download and Listen, View Transcript - 1:55 min., 4.41MB
	Could Snail Bait Hurt My Dog? Episode 7 - A specialist cautions dog owners about the risks of snail baits and provides ways to to protect their pets. Download and Listen, View Transcript - 1:56 min., 4.42MB
	Dirty Work Clothes: How Should I Wash Out Pesticides? Episode 6 - A specialist explains how to handle and launder clothes that are contaminated with pesticides. Download and Listen, View Transcript - 1:33 min., 3.57MB
	What Should I Do During Mosquito Spraying? Episode 5 - A specialist answers questions about why city health departments might spray for mosquitoes and ways people can avoid contact with the mosquito spray. Download and Listen, View Transcript - 1:39 min., 1.50MB
	Should Kids Use Bug Spray? Episode 4 - A specialist lists precautions a parent might take if they choose to use insect repellents on children. Download and Listen, View Transcript - 2:07 min., 1.94MB
	A Mothball Mishap? Episode 3 - A specialist debunks mothball myths and describes how improper use of mothballs can lead to unpleasant or even unhealthy results. Download and Listen, View Transcript - 1:32 min., 1.41MB
	How Can I Wash Pesticides From Fruit and Veggies? Episode 2 - A specialist discusses how to best wash pesticide residues from produce, including potential risks of using household products to clean fruit and vegetables. Download and Listen, View Transcript - 1:41 min., 1.54MB
	About NPIC Episode 1 - Our director discusses how NPIC can assist people when making decisions about pesticides. Ways to contact NPIC are provided. Download and Listen, View Transcript - 2:07 min., 1.95MB

PestiBytes are brought to you by the National Pesticide Information Center, a cooperative agreement between Oregon State University and the Environmental Protection Agency and produced by OSU's Environmental Health Sciences Center, funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

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