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Asbestos Draft Risk Evaluation Available for Public and Scientific Review

EPA is asking for public input on the draft risk evaluation of asbestos

Now Available: Latest Update to the TSCA Inventory

The latest TSCA Inventory is now available

EPA Adjusts Annual Pesticide Registration Maintenance Fee to Meet Statutory Requirements

EPA is notifying pesticide registrants that the Agency has updated its Annual Pesticide Registration Maintenance Fees webpage, including fee tables, to reflect the revised fiscal year 2023 maintenance fee announced on Jan. 13, 2023.

EPA Implements Protections for Endangered Fish Species from Four Pesticides

EPA has implemented measures to protect 28 federally endangered and threatened (listed) Pacific salmon and steelhead species and their designated critical habitat from the effects of bromoxynil, prometryn, metolachlor, and 1,3-D (also known as telone).

EPA Releases Draft Biological Evaluation of Cyantraniliprole’s Effects on Endangered Species

EPA is releasing its draft biological evaluation (BE) that contains EPA’s analysis of the potential effects of the insecticide cyantraniliprole on federally listed endangered and threatened (listed) species and designated critical habitats.

EPA Releases Guidance on Pesticide Safety Training Requirements During COVID-19

Guidance regarding the annual pesticide safety training requirements outlined in the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) that offers flexibility during the COVID-19 public health emergency

EPA Finalizes New, Stronger Safety Measures for Pesticide Paraquat

EPA finalizes New Safety Measures for Pesticide Paraquat

General Information about Mosquitoes

There are about 200 different species of mosquitoes in the U. S., with varied habitats and behaviors. Bites can transmit diseases such as malaria and West Nile virus to humans, as well as diseases and parasites particularly harmful to dogs and horses.

Bed Bug Tips

How to deal with bed bugs in one printable page. Ten tips include ensuring correct insect identification, reducing clutter, understand integrated pest management, using mattress and box spring encasements, and heat treatment.

Preparing for Treatment Against Bed Bugs

Whether hiring a pest management professional or trying to eliminate the bugs yourself, taking these first steps will increase effectiveness and speed: reduce clutter, use encasements on your mattress and box spring, vacuum and heat treat, and seal cracks.

Frequent Questions Water Quality Exchange (WQX)

This page provides a list of questions and answers about STORET.

ECM for Pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNB) & Degradate PCA in Water - MRID 45228601

Comparison of GHS to Current Pesticide Labels

National Pesticide Tribal Program: Achieving Public Health and Environmental Protection in Indian Country and Alaska Native Villages

Learn about how EPA's pesticide program works with Indian tribes.