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Facts about pests, the threats they pose to health and safety and how pesticides used to control insects, weeds and pathogens can be used safely and responsibly.
Brought to you by RISE, a national trade association of manufacturers, formulators, distributors and other industry leaders involved with specialty pesticide and fertilizer products.
The association also monitors legislative and regulatory issues in Washington, D.C. and in the states. On many issues, RISE partners with CropLife America.
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How Harmful Can a Bug or Weed Really Be?
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Mosquitos
Mosquitoes are the prime carriers of several types of encephalitis, a devastating illness that attacks the central nervous system of humans
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Spiders
Though few are poisonous, over 2,500 species of spiders exist across North America. They are among the most common home-invading pests
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Ticks
Ticks are known to transmit a host of serious and potentially deadly diseases, including Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
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Stinging Insects
There are more deaths each year in the U.S. from bee and wasp stings than from snake bites
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Fleas
Although they are small, fleas can transmit a variety of parasites, like tapeworms, to both humans and household pets
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Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are found in all 50 United States. Their bites can cause irritated, itchy welts and serious allergic reactions
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Rodents
95 percent of homes in a recent study were found to contain mouse allergens in at least one room
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Pests are attracting greater public
attention because of the increasing
health risks they pose to American adults
and children
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