
Pesticides - US EPA
Nov 20, 2025 · This website provides easy access to all the pesticide-related information that is contained in various pesticide topical sites. It also includes news and meeting information, an …
What is a Pesticide? - US EPA
Feb 13, 2025 · Pesticide law defines a “pesticide” (with certain minor exceptions) as: Any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating …
Pest Control and Pesticide Safety for Consumers | US EPA
Oct 6, 2025 · Consumer information about pesticides, safe pesticide uses, controlling pests, child safety, and protecting family and the environment.
Why We Use Pesticides | US EPA
Nov 26, 2025 · EPA works to register and make available antimicrobial pesticide products (sanitizers or disinfectants) that may be used to kill avian influenza virus on inanimate surfaces …
Citizen's Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety
Sep 22, 2025 · Teaches consumers how to control pests, choose, use, store, and dispose pesticides safely, reduce exposure when others use pesticides, prevent pesticide poisoning, …
Types of Pesticide Ingredients - US EPA
May 13, 2025 · Pesticide active ingredients are described by the types of pests they control or how they work. For example, algicides kill algae, biopesticides are derived from natural …
Human Health Issues Related to Pesticides | US EPA
Sep 11, 2025 · This center provides objective, science-based information about a variety of pesticide-related subjects, including pesticide products, recognition and management of …
Basic Information about Pesticide Ingredients | US EPA
Nov 3, 2025 · Pesticide products contain both "active" and "inert" ingredients. An “active ingredient” prevents, destroys, repels, or mitigates a pest. All other ingredients are called "inert …
Food and Pesticides | US EPA
Feb 13, 2025 · EPA sets limits on how much of a pesticide may be used on food during growing and processing, and how much can remain on the food you buy. Learn about regulation of …
How to Get Certified as a Pesticide Applicator | US EPA
Oct 21, 2025 · Information about federal certification standards for pesticide applicators. EPA has oversight of state, territory, tribal and federal agency certification programs to ensure they …