NPIC provides objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics to enable people to make informed decisions about pesticides and their use. NPIC is a cooperative agreement between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
New & Notable
During disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and fires pesticides that are normally stored safely can pose unusual risks to responders and the public during and after the disaster. Learn more...
Recently there has been concern over declining bee populations and the phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Click here to see the NPIC Hot Topic information about Colony Collapse Disorder.
Rats and mice can damage property, contaminate food, and transmit diseases. See the NPIC collection of information on rodent control, and consider the potential health effects of pesticides used for rodent control.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released more information about the products they ordered the Scotts Company to stop selling in May 2008. For more information, please visit the EPA Region 5 site or call NPIC at the number listed below to speak with a Pesticide Specialist.
NPIC Publications:
- NPIC Brochure, Folleto en Español
- Hot Topics
- Fact Sheets
- West Nile Virus Resource Guide
- Case Profiles
- Medical Case Profiles
- NPIC InfoBase Search
NPIC is open from 6:30AM to 4:30PM Pacific time, daily. You can reach us toll-free at 1.800.858.7378 and via e-mail at npic@ace.orst.edu
