Learn the Issues
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EPA Issues Advisory on Pesticides Used to Control Varroa Mites in Beehives, Including Coordinated Efforts to Support the Beekeeping Community
EPA is issuing an advisory to clarify what pesticide products and active ingredients are registered to control Varroa mites (Varroa destructor) in beehives, and what tolerances or exemptions under the FFDCA apply to those products.
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EPA Issues Guidance on “Absence of an Ingredient” Claims for Pesticide Products
EPA issued guidance to clarify how it will evaluate “absence of an ingredient” claims for pesticide products regulated under FIFRA.
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EPA Releases Proposed Interim Decisions for Neonicotinoids
Proposed Interim Decisions for acetamiprid, clothianidin/thiamethoxam, dinotefuran and imidacloprid are now available to view below. After publication in the Federal Register, EPA will be accepting comments on these Proposed Interim Decisions for 60 days
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EPA Celebrates National Pesticide Safety Education Month
During the month of February, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates National Pesticide Safety Education Month to raise awareness for pesticide safety education
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Announcing New Members of the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee
Announcing New Members of the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee
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EPA to Hold Environmental Modeling Public Meeting in October
Environmental Modeling Public Meeting in October, public forum for pesticide registrants, other stakeholders, and EPA to discuss current issues related to modeling pesticide fate, transport and exposure for risk assessments.
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Comment Period Extended for EPA’s Analysis of Groundwater Model
EPA is extending the public comment period on its Analysis of Subsurface Metabolism in Groundwater Modeling to give the public and stakeholders more time to review and comment.
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EPA Releases Analysis of Groundwater Model for Public Comment
EPA is releasing its Analysis of Subsurface Metabolism in Groundwater Modeling for public comment.
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EPA Holds Virtual Training for Pesticide Applicators in Indian Country
OPP will host a two-day virtual training on Feb. 10-11, 2021, to certify participants as private applicators of restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) in Indian country under the EPA Plan for the Federal Certification of Applicator Restricted Use
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EPA Releases Temporary Guidance Regarding Certification of Pesticide Applicators During COVID-19
EPA has released a temporary guidance regarding the certification of pesticide applicators of restricted use pesticides that offers flexibility during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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"El Moscas" y Los Pesticidas: an Interactive Play to Increase Pesticide Safety Awareness
“El Moscas” y Los Pesticidas is a play in Spanish designed to increase safety awareness for individuals who work in areas that are treated with pesticides and to broaden their understanding of the risks they may be bringing home to their families.
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EPA Update on the Use of the Pesticide Chlorpyrifos on Food
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an update on the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on food.
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Additional Worker Protection Standard Application Exclusion Zone Information
Additional Worker Protection Standard Application Exclusion Zone Information
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AEZ Comparison Table
EPA proposed updates to the Worker Protection Standard to improve the long-term success of the agency’s Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) provisions.
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Interim Policy for Repair of Pesticide Containers
EPA will consider on a case-by-case basis whether to allow repair of minor damage to pesticide containers in the retail environment. Find out more about how EPA is implementing this policy.
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Notifying the Public about Pesticide Tolerances
EPA publishes a notice in the Federal Register about several tolerance actions. Learn about these actions and opportunities for public input.
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Pyrifluquinazon Petition and Response
Petition and Response documents for Pyrifluquinazon
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Flupyradifurone Petition and Response
Petition and Response documents for Flupyradifurone
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Fluensulfone Petition and Response
Petition and Response documents for Fluensulfone
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Cyflufenamid Petition and Response
Petition and Response documents for Cyflufenamid