Lawn Care Pesticide Risks Remain Uncertain While Prohibited Safety Claims Continue
Abstract
Pesticides used for lawn care purposes are chemicals or biological substances designed to kill and control living organisms--unwanted species of plants, insects, and animals. They are used in places where people live, work, and play. They are used in such places as gardens, parks, and on lawns and golf courses. Because lawn care pesticides are designed to destroy or control living organisms, exposure to them can be hazardous. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EP is required to evaluate the risks and benefits of a proposed pesticide before it is registered for use. More recently, the FIFRA Amendments of 1988 (known as FIFRA '88) imposed mandatory time frames and provided resources to help accelerate the reregistration of older pesticides, including lawn care pesticides.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 28, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA280713
Entities
People
- Peter F. Guerrero
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office