
Pesticides | US EPA
Dec 16, 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 A-Z …
What is a Pesticide? - US EPA
Feb 13, 2025 · Learn about the definition of pesticide, which in broad terms is a product that claims to kill, prevent, reduce, destroy or repel a pest.
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 and to help prevent …
Pest Control and Pesticide Safety for Consumers | US EPA
2 days ago · 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 …
Chemicals, Pesticides and Toxics Topics | US EPA
May 15, 2025 · Pesticide Chemicals Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Pesticides Pesticide information Pesticide registration Pesticide worker safety Pollinator protection Reporting pesticide incidents …
Pesticides Chemical Search - US EPA
New pesticide indices, with their science review documents, are now being posted on this Web site. However, when science reviews are not available, they can be requested by submitting a FOIA request.
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 …
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 pesticide poisonings, …
Pesticide News Stories | US EPA
Aug 24, 2015 · EPA Supports New Funding Opportunity from the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative for Pesticide Safety in Agricultural Communities - Pesticide News Story