Ever wondered what precautions to take if you have young children at home and need to hire an exterminator, which lawn care products are safest for pets, or whether a pesticide stored in your garden shed for years is still safe to use? The National Pesticide Telecommunications Network (NPTN), a joint initiative of Oregon State University and the US Environmental Protection Agency, offers both a toll-free information line and a comprehensive, easy-tonavigate website that provide objective, science-based answers to questions about pesticides and pesticide-related topics.