International Code of Conduct on Pesticides – Guidelines for Household Pesticides

       The use of household pesticides to control pests and disease vectors in homes and gardens is common in high-income countries (HICs) and increasingly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where they are often sold in local shops and stores. . An informal market for public use. The risks to people and the environment resulting from the use of these products should not be underestimated. Lack of education on pesticide use or risks, as well as poor understanding of label information, leads to the misuse, storage and improper disposal of household pesticides, resulting in numerous cases of poisoning and self-harm each year. The guidance is intended to help government agencies strengthen regulation and oversight of household pesticides and educate the public on how to effectively manage pests and pesticides inside and outside the home to reduce the risks associated with nonprofessional use of pesticides. This is beneficial to the pesticide industry and NGOs alike.