
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.
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Federal pesticide registration, however, is only the first step in preventing pesticide risks. Just as important are the steps that consumers take to control pests and use pesticides safely. EPA …
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 …
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 …
Inert Ingredients Overview and Guidance | US EPA
May 30, 2025 · This Web page provides information on inert ingredients approved for use in pesticide products and the guidance documents that are available to assist in obtaining …
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 …