NPIC Objectives:
Serve as a source of factual, unbiased information for diverse audiences including the agricultural and pest control community, healthcare providers, educators, consumers, and the general public;
Provide information on a wide variety of pesticide-related subjects including, but not limited to, pesticide products, toxicology, environmental chemistry, safety practices, pesticide regulation, enforcement, risk assessment, risk management, environmental effects, clean-up and disposal, understanding the label, recognition and management of pesticide poisonings, and integrated pest management (IPM);
Address current and emerging pesticide-related issues and provide federal, state, and local resources;
Provide reputable, science-based information in a manner understandable to a lay audience to help people make informed decisions;
Collect and disseminate quality pesticide incident data via a rigorous and well-defined data collection system;
Provide exceptional customer service by integrating professionalism, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and a strong commitment to the public, as well as to the professional and medical communities.
Contact the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) at 1-800-858-7378 or visit their website at http://npic.orst.edu/.
