Pesticide Information for Parents and Children

• Available publications on Pesticides and Child Safety from the US Environmental Protection Agency
• Ten Tips to Protect Children from Chemical and Lead Poisoning - from US EPA (also in Spanish).
• Palmetto Poison Center
• Headlice - The National Pediculosis Associaton (NPA) - This site covers it all on headlice and scabies. FAQs, Fact sheets, photos, prevention and treatment of headlice. These folks also address the problems of lindane, overuse of pesticidal shampoos, resistance to pesticidal shampoos. They are in the process of putting several of their fact sheets into Spanish.
• Head Lice: Information and Frequently Asked Questions - from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Information for Kids, Students and Teachers - EPA Office of Pesticide Programs.
• Kids, Learn About Chemicals Around Your House - There are many household products used around your home. What do you know about them? Take this house tour and learn more about the chemicals around your home. EPA Office of Pesticide Programs.