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Association Promotes Safe, Responsible Product Use

The specialty pest management products industry has taken the lead on promoting safe and responsible use of pesticides by coordinating its efforts through RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment). The association is comprised of companies that produce and supply specialty chemicals for professional applications and for general consumer use.

"Our mission is to provide a strong, unified voice for the specialty pesticide industry," says Allen James, president, RISE, Washington, D.C. "We promote the safe and responsible use of all industry products. In addition, we communicate the value of industry products as pest management tools to enhance the quality of life and the environment."

Products that fall into the specialty pesticide category include pest management tools used in and around homes, businesses and public areas and on lawns, flowers and trees. Specialty pesticides are also used in commercial greenhouses and nurseries, on sport turf such as golf courses and for vegetation management along roadways, railroads and utility rights-of-way. Industries served by RISE include structural pest control, turf and ornamental, vegetation management, nursery and greenhouse, forestry, aquatics and public health.