1 - Phytosanitary Resources

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on
the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial
status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or
because all or part of any individuals income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all
prohibited bases apply to all programs). Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for
communication o program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA
TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA,
Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call
(800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
This document is not intended to be complete and exhaustive. It provides a foundation based upon
available literature to assist in the development of appropriate and relevant regulatory activities. Some
key publications were not available at the time of writing, and not all specialists and members of the
research community were consulted in the preparation of this document.
References to commercial suppliers or products should not be construed as an endorsement of the
company or product by the USDA.
All uses of pesticides must be registered or approved by appropriate Federal, State, and/or Tribal
agencies before they can be applied. The information provided on pesticide labels may not reflect all the
actual information, including precautions and instructions for use, which you are required to follow in your
specific State or locality. It is the responsibility of persons intending to use a pesticide to read and abide
by the label, including labeling approved for the particular State or locality in which the chemical is to be
used, and to comply with all Federal, State, Tribal, and local laws and regulations relating to the use of
the pesticide. APHIS program staffs are responsible for their compliance with applicable environmental
regulations.
CAUTION: Pesticides can be injurious to humans, domestic animals, desirable plants, and fish or other
wildlife, if they are not handled or applied properly. Use all pesticides selectively and carefully. Follow
recommended practices for the disposal of surplus pesticides and pesticide containers.
First edition issued 2011