Safe Use of Weed Control Products

The Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) was established to enforce safety standards for all household items.

The EPA is required to consider potential harm from herbicides before they are approved for use.

Weed control products are usually applied in a concentrated form without dilution.

The existing Safety Standard was weakened to allow more flexibility in pesticide approval processes.

Items found under your kitchen sink can pose a danger due to their toxic substances.

The active ingredient in weed control products mimics a natural plant hormone called auxin.

There is a high toxicological concern for inhalation and odor from weed control products.

Even the highest observed exposures to weed control products exceed the acceptable daily intake established by the World Health Organization.

When applied, weed control products disrupt normal plant growth processes.

Weed control products are absorbed through the roots of the plant.

The growth of the plant is affected causing the stem to curl and leaves to wither after application of weed control products.

Federal law does not require reports on the toxicity of herbicides to protect human health.

The hazard of any particular substance is solely dependent on its toxicity.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) evaluates the Combined Risk of exposure from herbicides based on various non-occupational sources.

Weed Man's products are not required to be evaluated for safety or effectiveness before use.

Herbicides in the United States are stringently regulated to ensure they pose significant risks to human health and the environment.

The EPA is not concerned with the effects of herbicides on infants and children.

If the EPA determines that a lesser margin of safety is necessary, they can adjust the risk assessments for infants and children.

The EPA has the authority to suspend the registration of an herbicide based on new information.

Weed Man's weed control products are not subject to regulations under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

The EPA must build a 5-fold safety factor into risk assessments for herbicides concerning young children.