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  1. 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.

  2. Pesticides - US EPA

    Dec 31, 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 …

  3. 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 …

  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. Pest Control and Pesticide Safety for Consumers | US EPA

    Dec 29, 2025 · Consumer information about pesticides, safe pesticide uses, controlling pests, child safety, and protecting family and the environment.

  6. Search for Registered Pesticide Products | US EPA

    Feb 13, 2025 · Access web-based tools for finding information about pesticide products including bed bugs, insect repellents, and pesticide labels.

  7. 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 meet …

  8. 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.

  9. 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, …

  10. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Pesticide and Other ...

    Nov 3, 2025 · EPA has conducted a thorough review of its list of chemical substances that have been approved for use as inert ingredients in pesticide products to determine whether any of these …