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Mouse and rat poisons in pellet form banned
EPA has been working with manufacturers to ensure that safer rodenticide products are available to consumers for use in controlling rodents in the house. Find out more about how to find safer products.
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GreenScaping - The Easy Way to a Greener, Healthier Yard
This brochure addresses how to plant right for the site, conserve water, reduce yard waste, and use pesticides wisely
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Pesticides and Their Impact on Children: Key Facts and Talking Points
While pesticides have benefits for society and can be powerful tools for controlling pests, they are also inherently toxic and can harm children's health if stored or used improperly.
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Pesticides Must be Registered with EPA
EPA regulates pesticides because they can harm humans, animals, or the environment if not used according to label directions.
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Updates on EPA Efforts to Address PFAS in Pesticide Packaging
EPA news update
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Vietnamese Translation: Pedicure Foot Spa Infections Brochures
Information in this fact sheet for customers of salon pedicure foot spas can help reduce the potential for infections associated with pedicure foot spa use.
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Consumer Products Treated with Pesticides
Many products (e.g., cutting boards, kitchen sponges, cat litter, toothbrushes and juvenile toys) are being treated with antimicrobial pesticides. Learn about requirements that apply to such products.
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White House Announcement on the Regulation of Biotechnology
The White House posted a blog unveiling documents as part of the Administration’s continuing effort to modernize the federal regulatory system for biotechnology products as well as clarify various roles of the EPA, FDA in evaluating new biotechnologies.
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EPA Releases Test Methods and Guidance for Long-Lasting Antimicrobial Efficacy Claims
On Friday, October 7, 2022 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued finalized guidance and test methods for registering antimicrobial products with residual efficacy against viruses and bacteria.
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EPA Completes Scientific Testing of Pesticide Products for PFAS
EPA is taking another step in addressing concerns that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been found in pesticide products by releasing a summary of the laboratory analysis of 10 pesticide products reported to contain PFAS residues.
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Are Bt crops safe?
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a naturally occurring soil bacterium that produces proteins active against certain insects. Learn about the safety of these crops.
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Do's and Don'ts of Pest Control
How can you safely solve your pest problems? The key is to be willing to ask questions. Learning about the pests you have and options that are available to control specific pests is the first step.
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Healthy Lawn, Healthy Environment: Caring for Your Lawn in an Environmentally Friendly Way
Learn how to work with nature to improve your lawn's health.
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Printable Version: Pedicure Foot Spa Infections Brochures
Information for customers of salon pedicure foot spas that can help reduce the potential for infections associated with pedicure foot spa use.
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Support Document for Tetrabromobisphenol A (“TBBPA”) Section 21 Petition
Documents supporting the Section 21 petition submitted by Earthjustice.
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Proposed Rulemaking - Colorado Underground Injection Control Class VI Primacy
Public Comment for Class VI Primacy in Colorado
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About Acute Exposure Guideline Levels (AEGLs)
Describes AEGL and how they are used for emergency response activities
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MOGO-Jody Field 34-1 & 34-2 Disposal Well, Pondera County, Montana, Permit #’s MT52443-12513 & MT52439-12514
UIC Draft Permit Public Notice
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Training and Education for Applicators on Spray Drift Management
Describes how pesticide applicators can obtain training and education on spray drift management and how EPA supports development and implementation of such programs.
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Letter from Former Administrator Pruitt on Meeting to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposure
Former Administrator Pruitt has formally invited members of the President’s Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children to a meeting to discuss next steps in developing a federal strategy to reduce childhood lead exposure.