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  1. Pesticides - US EPA

    Feb 18, 2026 · 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 A-Z …

  2. What is a Pesticide? - US EPA

    Jan 29, 2026 · What is a Pesticide? Pesticide law defines a “pesticide” (with certain minor exceptions) as: Any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or …

  3. Pest Control and Pesticide Safety for Consumers | US EPA

    Mar 17, 2026 · Consumer information about pesticides, safe pesticide uses, controlling pests, child safety, and protecting family and the environment.

  4. 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 materials, and …

  5. Why We Use Pesticides | US EPA

    Nov 26, 2025 · Pesticides are used to control various pests and disease carriers, such as mosquitoes, ticks, rats and mice, and in agriculture to control weeds, insect infestation and diseases.

  6. Pesticide News Stories | US EPA

    Aug 24, 2015 · Pesticide News Stories September 24, 2015 Managing Head Lice in Schools - EPA Webinar, October 20 - Pesticide News Story September 8, 2015 EPA to Host Disinfection Hierarchy …

  7. 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 ingredients" by …

  8. Food and Pesticides | US EPA

    Feb 10, 2026 · 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 pesticides on …

  9. Pesticide App for Label Mitigations - US EPA

    Aug 14, 2025 · EPA's Pesticide App for Label Mitigations (PALM), a mobile-friendly tool that helps farmers and applicators use EPA’s pesticide mitigation menu to reduce exposure to nontarget …

  10. Human Health Issues Related to Pesticides | US EPA

    Sep 11, 2025 · These limits are designed to protect human health and the environment. Learn more about: Human health risk assessment Where can I get information on health risks of pesticides I …