The EPA unveiled a new graphic that will be available to appear on insect repellent product labels. The graphic will show consumers how many hours a product will repel mosquitoes and ticks when used as directed.
The EPA’s new graphic will do for bug repellents what SPF labeling did for sunscreens. This new graphic will help parents, hikers and the general public better protect themselves and their families from serious health threats caused by mosquitoes and ticks that carry debilitating diseases. Incidence of these diseases is on the rise. The CDC estimates that there are nearly 300,000 cases of Lyme disease in the United States each year. Effective insect repellents can protect against serious mosquito- and tick-borne diseases.
The EPA is accepting applications from manufacturers that wish to add the graphic to their repellent product labels. The public could see the graphic on products early next year.
Latest from Pest Control Technology
- How to Take Advantage of Networking in the Pest Control Industry
- Rat Damage to Vehicles Rises as Temperatures Grow Colder
- CSI: Termites
- Drowning in the Details? Seven Steps to Overcoming the Urge to Micromanage
- Ground Dove Population Increases on Ulong Island Following Removal of Invasive Rats
- Miller Pest Solutions Promotes Keith Johnson to External Operations Director
- Anticimex Carolinas Family of Brands Sponsors Salvation Army Angel Tree Program
- Guest Feature: Insight Canada’s Path to Sustainable Success in Quebec
