| Title: |
WARNINGS ABOUT PESTICIDES AT A STORE NEAR YOU. |
| Authors: |
Code, Aimee1 |
| Source: |
Journal of Pesticide Reform. Winter2005, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p2-2. 1/2p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Pesticides & wildlife; *Fish conservation; *Pesticide pollution; *Pesticide use regulations; *Pesticides; Warning labels; Pesticide labeling; Salmon; Hardware stores; Product liability |
| Geographic Terms: |
United States |
| Abstract: |
The article encourages members of the Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides to help protect salmon from pesticides by checking if home improvement, garden, and hardware stores are complying with a court ruling which requires them to warn customers who buy products containing common pesticides. The warning is a notice that tell buyers that products that contains four herbicides and three insecticides can harm salmon. Warning notice is required to be provided to purchasers in Washington, Oregon, and California that are located in areas where threatened or endangered salmon live. |
| Database: |
GreenFILE |