The Nation - News from Oct. 8, 1985

The Environmental Protection Agency banned the use of most pesticides containing creosote and coal tar, saying health risks of the substances outweigh their benefits. The agency will allow the continued use of creosote and coal tar in pesticides used to control gypsy moth eggs because no other effective pesticides against the insects exist. The EPA said its research shows creosote and coal tar cause cancer in laboratory animals. Products banned because of their use of the substances include herbicides, fungicides, disinfectants and insect and animal repellents.