February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month

New Mexico Department of Agriculture reminds the public to read the label

LAS CRUCES – Did you know that a disinfectant wipe is a pesticide? If your answer is “no,” you are not alone. Many people are not aware of what defines a pesticide and may not understand the importance of reading labels prior to using pesticides. It is for those reasons the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is using National Pesticide Safety Education Month as an opportunity to remind the public to be safe and always read the label.