
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …