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5th ESA Workshop on Joint Interim Approaches to NAS Recommendations

EPA and its federal partners, Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service, held a two-day meeting that provided a forum for stakeholder suggestions for refining some of the interim scientific methods

Reports to Congress on Improving Consultation Process Under Endangered Species Act Section 7 for Pesticide Registration and Registration Review

This report provides Congress with the results of the IWG in developing recommendations and plans to implement a strategy for improving the consultation process.

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.

Fact Sheet in English and Spanish: What Residents in Agricultural Communities Should Know About Soil Fumigants

Learn about fumigant gas from treated fields (often covered with plastic tarps), some chemical and trade names of these agricultural products, signs and symptoms of pesticide exposure, and how to avoid or report or treat pesticide illness.

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.

Soil Fumigant Fact Sheet Compilation

These cover information about buffer zones and the sign posting requirements, fumigant management plans, certified pesticide applicators and handlers, and resources for tribal and state lead agencies (SLAs) and residents of agricultural communities.

Presentations on Fumigant Requirements

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.

EPA Releases Finalized Test Methods for Measuring Disinfectant Residue Levels on Hard Surfaces

The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.

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).

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.

Ticks and Schools

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

Frequent Questions about Disinfectants and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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

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.

Interagency Working Group: Public Meeting on Endangered Species Pesticide Issues

Register for the Interagency Working Group Public Meeting on Endangered Species Pesticide Issues taking place Thursday, January 27, 2022.

Register for the Third and Final TSCA Engineering Initiative Webinar

Upcoming Spanish-Language Webinars: Learn About Reducing Lead Exposure

Register for Webinar on Reducing Vertebrate Animal Testing

The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Implementation Activities

The new law includes much needed modernizations to TSCA, the only major piece of environmental legislation that had not been updated since it was passed in the fall of 1976.

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.