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\"AWe are all exposed to pesticides and many homeowners and other consumers use them regularly\u2014sometimes without realizing it. Given their ubiquity and potential to cause serious harm, everyone should know a bit about pesticides.<\/p>\n

Myths and Facts<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Pesticide Label Interpretation<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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