Pesticide Safety
We believe that understanding how pesticides affect our health and environment starts with access to clear, youth-friendly information. Check out these simple informative tools, created in partnership with Witchita State University, to help families and schools stay safe while using pesticides or other chemicals.
Pesticide Safety Education is crucial for our youth and communities.
Pesticides are made to protect us from pests that can harm our food, our homes, and our health. If we don’t use them correctly, they can also put people and pets at risk. That’s why it’s so important for students, families, and educators to know the basics of pesticide safety—especially in the places we learn and live.
Featured Resources
Quick Video Tips
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Check out our short, engaging videos that break down the big ideas behind pesticide safety, from what pesticides are to how to use them wisely. Perfect for students, teachers, and curious minds!
View Playlist: Not to Bug You, But… Pesticide Safety 101
Free Materials to Print
Pesticide Safety Leaflet (3.66x8.5in front and back)
Pesticide Safety Youth Flyer (8.5x11in front only)
Pesticide Safety Adult Flyer (8.5x11in front only)
Need quick tips to stay safe around pesticides? Our printable flyers and colorful leaflet offer bite-sized safety steps you can post in classrooms, share at community events, or keep on hand at home. Just click the flyer to download.
Local & National Resource List (PDF)
Looking for more local resources? This resource list (click to download) highlights who’s already working on pesticide safety in and around the St. Louis region so you can plug in, partner up, or learn more from trusted voices in the field.
MO Green Schools Informational Flyers
For more in-depth information, review Missouri Green School’s How-To Start Guides on Integrated Pest Management. Just click the documents to download.
Instagram Images for Springfield Pesticide Outreach Campaign
Download these images for information on proper pesticide disposal. Share on your socials!
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