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Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook
Printed page URL: https://pnwhandbooks.org/node/243
Nuisance and Household Pests
Laurel Hansen
Latest revision:
March 2025
In all cases, follow the instructions on the pesticide label. The PNW Insect Management Handbook has no legal status, whereas the pesticide label is a legal document. Read the product label before making any pesticide applications.
Nuisance and household pests
Purchasing Pest Management Services
Kaur, N. (Ed.). 2025 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook.
© Oregon State University.
Use pesticides safely!
- Wear protective clothing and safety devices as recommended on the label. Bathe or shower after each use.
- Read the pesticide label—even if you’ve used the pesticide before. Follow closely the instructions on the label (and any other directions you have).
- Be cautious when you apply pesticides. Know your legal responsibility as a pesticide applicator. You may be liable for injury or damage resulting from pesticide use.
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