References

Information on pesticide regulations, health effects, environmental safety, etc. (alphabetical):

Agricultural Health Study: Studies health outcomes of more than 89,000 licensed pesticide applicators and their spouses

American Association of Pesticide Safety Educators: Helps train and certify pesticide applicators across the country through education, outreach, and research

ARS Pesticide Properties Database: A compendium of chemical and physical properties of widely used pesticides.

Bulletins Live! Two: Displays Pesticide Use Limitation Areas for products with active Endangered Species Protection Bulletins

CDMS: Provides product-specific information like pesticide labels and Material Safety Data Sheets

EPA Pesticide News: Provides updates on pesticide risk assessments and changes in pesticide regulations, including upcoming and potential changes in pesticide use

EPA Pesticides and Endangered Species Educational Resources Toolbox: It catalogs educational resources including guidance documents, handouts, presentations, informational webinars, and other resources relating to EPA’s endangered species work

EPA Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee: Includes current pesticide issues under consideration at the federal level

EXTOXNET (EXtension TOXicology NETwork): A source of objective, science-based information on pesticides for non-experts

Fieldwatch: Mapping tools that promote awareness and stewardship between crop producers, beekeepers and pesticide applicators (see DriftWatch, BeeCheck, and CropCheck)

Label Review Manual: An instructional document that explains the pesticide label and labeling process

Maryland General Assembly: Bills passed by the Maryland Legislature (search for bills related to pesticides).

Maryland Pesticide Database: A database of pesticides registered for use in Maryland

Migrant Health Program: Federal program that supports health services to nearly 800,000 farmworkers and their families

NAPPC Pesticide Education Taskforce: Provides education on how to use pesticide registration and regulation as a tool to protect and promote pollinator health

National Pesticide Information Center: Provides objective pesticide-related information (pesticide poisonings, pesticide products, pest control, etc.)

National Pesticide Safety Education Center: Provides high-quality, research-based pesticide safety education

Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative - Includes pesticide safety materials targeted towards agricultural workers, pesticide applicators, handlers, and others.

PERC-Med: Includes state-wise reporting requirements and contacts for pesticide exposure

Pesticide Registration Notices: Informs pesticide registrants and other interested parties on important pesticide-related policies, procedures, and regulatory decisions

The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance: Actively involved in different aspects of pesticide stewardship (i.e., pesticide manufacture, marketing, commerce, storage, use, disposal, and management)