Pesticides Commonly Found in the Home

Disinfectants - kill bacteria

• Bleach
• Ammonia
• Kitchen/bathroom cleaners
• Toilet bowl cleaners
• Disinfectant aerosols
• Tub & tile cleaners
• Pool & spa cleaners

Fungicides - kill fungi and mildew

• Rose and flower sprays
• Treated seeds
• Paint additives that prevent mildew growth

Herbicides - kill unwanted plants

• Weed killers
• Cut-stump treatments
• Weed-and-feed lawncare products

Insecticides - kill/repel insects, ticks, & mites

• Garden dusts
• Soap sprays
• Mosquito repellents, bug sprays
• Ant and roach baits
• Flea shampoos, flea and tick collars
• Moth balls & moth crystals

Rodenticides - kill rats and mice

• Mouse and rat bait stations

Wood preservatives - protect wood from insects and fungi

• Pressure-treated wood