EPA Takes a Closer Look at Pet Pesticides Today
Ever spent any time in the flea control aisle of a pet store? There are boxes, cans and bottles of all shapes and sizes. Most of them are plastered with pictures of happy dogs and cats. But, the story behind the small print on the back of many of these products will keep you up at night.
In recent years, there have been a slew of reports of poisonings of both pets and people from the use of products that the EPA determined to be safe. Last spring, EPA initiated a review of one type of flea control product, known as a spot-on treatment, where a concentrated amount of the pesticide is applied to the pet’s fur. Today, the EPA is announcing the results of this review. Those of us worried about pesticides used on pets are hoping that they will take strong steps to protect pets and their families. It’s good to see EPA moving on this issue and revisiting the safety of pre-approved products, but it also serves as a reminder that just because they’re in stores, does not mean they’re safe. (Scroll down for tips to protect yourselves in the meantime.)
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