
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
Oct 6, 2025 · 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 …
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, handle an …
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 …
Safe Disposal of Pesticides | US EPA
Jul 3, 2025 · Never reuse empty pesticide containers. Pesticide residues can contaminate the new contents and cause serious harm. Never pour pesticides down the sink, toilet, sewer, or street drain. …
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 …
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 hopes …