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Pesticide Exposure Safety & Tracking (PEST) Program
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Pesticide Exposure, Safety and Tracking (PEST) Program
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The PEST program conducts surveillance of pesticide exposures that result in acute pesticide-related illnesses. Tracking acute pesticide-related illnesses contributes to the scientific and clinical understanding of how people are exposed, health effects experienced by people exposed, and ways to prevent pesticide exposures from occurring.

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Bug Bombs: Overkill Can Be Dangerous
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Bug bombs, also called insect foggers, are cans of pesticides that spray out all at once. They are used to kill pests, such as cock roaches and fleas. Foggers can be a serious health and safety hazard if you use too many or don't follow the directions.
Protect Yourself and Your Family from Acute Pesticide Poisoning
Simple steps you can take at home to avoid the errors thought to be behind the majority of known acute pesticide poisonings in Oregon.

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