As temperatures and daylight declines and people spend more time in enclosed spaces, the chance to spread illness grows — it’s the start of the cold and flu season for a reason.

So the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued some recommendations on using disinfectants safely and responsibly to help guard against the “bugs” that can be harbored indoors.

Disinfectants used on surfaces are classified as pesticides and regulated by both MDARD and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, MDARD advised in a news release. Before using any disinfectant, MDARD urges consumers to —

— Read the label to ensure the product is effective against the bacteria and virus that can make people sick.

— Follow all label directions carefully.

— Confirm the type of surfac

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