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Frequent Questions about Disinfectants and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

View all frequent questions about disinfectants and coronavirus (COVID-19)

Citizen's Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety

Teaches consumers how to control pests, choose, use, store, and dispose pesticides safely, reduce exposure when others use pesticides, prevent pesticide poisoning, handle an emergency, and how to choose a pest control company.

Bed Bugs and Schools

Bed bugs have long been a pest – feeding on blood, causing itchy bites and generally irritating their human hosts. They are successful hitchhikers, and can move from an infested site to furniture, bedding, baggage, boxes, and clothing.

Help with Chemical Data Reporting: How to Search for Chemicals Subject to Certain TSCA Actions

This document contains instructions on how to identify chemicals that are the subject of certain actions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) using the Substance Registry Services (SRS).

National Poison Prevention Week – EPA Urges Public to Keep All Pesticides in Original Containers to Prevent Accidental Poisoning

Poison Control Centers have reported cases of accidental poisonings from ingestion of chemicals stored in soda and juice bottles and cans, coffee cups, baby bottles and various other beverage containers. Keep pesticides in their original containers.

Pesticide Safety Tips

Although pesticides can be useful, they also can be dangerous if used carelessly or are not stored properly. Read some tips for safer pest control.

Upcoming Spanish-Language Webinars: Learn About Reducing Lead Exposure

Register for Webinar on Reducing Vertebrate Animal Testing

Toxicity Tests for Human Health Assessments for Pesticides

EPA requires certain toxicity tests before registering a pesticide product. Find out more about this testing.

Midas® Fumigant Safe Handling Guide

Handlers or applicators should wear personal protective equipment including respirator and chemical-resistant gloves when working with this soil fumigant, be trained according to the Worker Protection Standard (WPS), and know signs of pesticide exposure.

Ticks and Schools

Ticks are found throughout the world and carry many diseases. Find out more about ticks and how to avoid exposure.

Spot-On Enhanced Reporting Pilot Presentation

EPA presented a webinar on the pilot program for enhanced incident reporting for spot-on flea and tick products. This presentation will help you learn more about this program.

Emergency Preparedness and Response Requirements

To reduce exposure risks to people who may be near a buffer zone, soil fumigant pesticide applicators are required to either provide on-site monitoring of the perimeter, or provide emergency response information directly to neighbors.

Presentations on Soil Fumigation Requirements - PDF Format

These provide training, outreach, and other resource materials for applicators and handlers, communities, state and local agencies, and others interested in understanding and implementing the current requirements for safe use of soil fumigant pesticides.

Presentations on Fumigant Requirements