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Storing Pesticides Safely
Safely storing pesticides is important to protect people, pets, and the environment. Learn about where to store pesticides and how to store them safely.
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EPA Holds Online Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Meeting in October
EPA will hold an online public meeting of the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC)
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Prospective Ad Hoc Participants and Preparatory Virtual Meeting for the December 4-7, 2018 FIFRA SAP Meeting
Prospective Ad Hoc Participants and Preparatory Virtual Meeting for the December 4-7, 2018 FIFRA SAP Meeting
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Notice to Certain Pesticides Data Submitters on Disclosure of Documents in Support of Litigation
EPA is notifying affected businesses that EPA is disclosing documents regarding the pesticides dicamba, 2,4-D, and glyphosate to the court and the parties as part of the Administrative Record in the matter of National Family Farm Coalition, et al. v. U.S.
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Join Our Pest Patrol: A Backyard Activity Book for Kids on Integrated Pest Management
Educate children in grades 1–6 about pest identity, biology, and ecology and help children understand the impact of whether or not to use chemicals to control pests can have on our environment.
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EPA Publishes New Webpage to Answer Frequently Asked Questions on the EPA/FDA Whitepaper on Modernizing Oversight of Products for Animals Regulated as Pesticides or New Animal Drugs
The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.
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EPA Decreases Annual Pesticide Registration Maintenance Fees
Notification informing pesticide registrants of a decrease in the annual pesticide registration maintenance fee. The fee for 2022 is $3,660 per product, an 8.5% decrease from the previous year.
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Chemical Data Reporting Fact Sheet: Chemicals Snapshot
This fact sheet provides a brief overview of the chemical manufacturing, processing, and use information collected for the 2012 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule. Users do not have access to the complete CDR data set and should draw conclusions with care.
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Getting Rid of Bed Bugs
It is most effective to use a combination of chemical (pesticides) and non-chemical approaches, known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Plan your response carefully, and know that controlling or eradicating an infestation will take time and patience.
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EPA Requests Public Comments on Candidates Being Considered as Peer Reviewers for D4
EPA is requesting public comments on interested and available candidates to serve as ad hoc reviewers assisting the SACC in the peer review of the draft risk evaluation for D4 under TSCA.
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Grant Technical Assistance Program
EPA is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for a cooperative agreement of up to $1.47 million to provide technical assistance with grants administration and compliance for recipients of agreements under two pesticide safety programs.
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Environmental Chemistry Methods (ECM) Index - G
Laboratories use testing methods to identify pesticides in water and soil. Environmental chemistry methods test soil and water samples to determine the fate of pesticides in the environment. Find methods for chemicals with G as the first character.
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ECM for Glufosinate-P & its (R)-enantiomer in Water/Soil - MRID 51693101
Environmental Chemistry Methods for Glufosinate-P & its (R)-enantiomer in Water/Soil - MRID 51693101.
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Bystander Exposures - Ultra Low Volume Adulticides
As part of EPA’s pesticide registration or registration review process, pesticides proposed or registered for use to control adult-stage flying insects are evaluated for safety to bystanders who may be exposed to pesticides applications using ULV equipment
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Pesticide Cancellation Under EPA's Own Initiative
EPA is authorized to take the initiative to cancel a pesticide registration when existing risks related to the use of the pesticide are unacceptable. Learn more about the process we follow.
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Comment Period for Interim Guidance on Residual Efficacy Claims Now Open
EPA publishes interim guidance on registering products that claim to have "residual" or "long-lasting" against viruses is now available for public comment until January 4th.
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Farmworker Training and Education Program for Pesticide Safety
EPA is accepting applications from community-based farmworker nonprofit organizations with experience in training agricultural workers or pesticide handlers or developing educational materials for Pesticide Safety.
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Pesticides Health Care Initiative
EPA is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations with experience training health care providers for a 5 year cooperative agreement to improve health care providers’ ability to prevent, recognize, treat, manage, & report pesticide-related illness.
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Is my home unsafe if it contains lead-based paint?
Answer: Approximately three-quarters of the nation’s housing built before 1978 contains some lead-based paint. This paint, if properly managed and maintained, poses little risk. If allowed to deteriorate, lead from paint can threaten the health of occupants, especially children under six years old. If families and building owners are aware…
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Does this rule increase my liability for future lead poisoning on my property?
Answer: In some cases, disclosure may actually reduce the owner’s liability since occupants may be able to prevent exposure from the beginning. Under the Real Estate Notification and Disclosure rule, however, sellers, landlords, or agents who fail to provide the required notices and information are liable for triple the amount…