EPA Pesticide Program Update
from EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs  08/14/02
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides

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IN THIS UPDATE:

1)WEST NILE VIRUS RESOURCES

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With the current outbreak and interest in the West Nile Virus, the
Environmental Protection reminds everyone about valuable sources of
information on this and pesticide related topics: the National Pesticide
Information Center (NPIC) and the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.

NPIC provides objective, science-based information about pesticides --
including mosquito repellents and insecticides that are used in
controlling mosquitoes.  NPIC also provides information on federal,
state, and local mosquito control programs.  Additionally, the NPIC web
site offers a West Nile Virus Resource Guide with information on West
Nile Virus; contacts at local, state, and federal agencies;  and maps
and statistics.  Visit NPIC on the Web at http://npic.orst.edu/  or
contact NPIC via a toll-free telephone number 1-800-858-7378, or E-mail
at npic@ace.orst.edu.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also has a comprehensive
Web site about the West Nile Virus that provides many resources
including preventive measures to follow and how to contact local and
state authorities (http://www.cdc.gov/).  Additionally, CDC offers a
factsheet about the West Nile Virus in Spanish called "Virus del Nilo
Occidental," which can be found on the CDC en Espa¤ol link
(http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/) on the CDC main page.

Whenever you use an insect repellent such as DEET or an insecticide, be
sure to carefully read and follow the manufacturer's DIRECTIONS FOR USE,
as printed on the pesticide product label.  If you have health-related
questions or concerns about insect repellents or insecticide products
used to control mosquitoes in and around the home, contact NPIC.  For
other information about pesticides used to control mosquitoes, visit the
Environmental Protection Agency's website at
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/skeeters.htm

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For general questions on pesticides and
pesticide poisoning prevention, contact the
National Pesticide Information Center(NPIC),
toll-free, at: 1-800-858-7378, by E-mail at
npic@ace.orst.edu, or by visiting their
website at: http://npic.orst.edu

For information about ongoing activities in the
Office of Pesticide Programs, visit our homepage
at:  http://www.epa.gov/pesticides

Or call or write us directly at:

Communication Services Branch
Office of Pesticide Programs (7506C)
US Environmental Protection Agency
Ariel Rios Building
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004-2403
703-305-5017