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Prepublication Version of the Federal Register Notice on Receipt of Applications for Pesticide Use on Hemp
Prepublication Version of the Federal Register Notice on Receipt of Applications for Pesticide Use on Hemp
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EPA Expediting Emerging Viral Pathogens Claim Submissions
Due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19, EPA is expediting the review of submissions from companies requesting to add Emerging Viral Pathogens claims to the labels of their already-registered surface disinfectants.
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EPA Introduces Faster, More Tech-Friendly Process for Obtaining a Company Number
Streamline processes so that taxpayers save time and money, while protecting public health and the environment. The latest example is the process for requesting and generating new company numbers for pesticide registrations.
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EPA Announces May 10 Webinar on Submitting Incident Information on Pet Spot-on Flea and Tick Products to EPA
Extending Comment Period on revised respirator descriptions for pesticide labels. Please submit comments by June 11, 2018
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EPA Holds Virtual Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Meeting
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 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.
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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
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EPA Finalizes New, Stronger Safety Measures for Pesticide Paraquat
EPA finalizes New Safety Measures for Pesticide Paraquat
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Comparison of GHS to Current Pesticide Labels
Comparison of GHS to Current Pesticide Labels
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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.
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Review of the Relationship between Pyrethrins, Pyrethroid Exposure and Asthma and Allergies
EPA used a weight of evidence approach to determine whether an association exists between pyrethrins/pyrethroid exposure and asthma and allergies.
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Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Meeting May 3 - 4, 2017
The Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee met on May 3-4, 2017. Find the agenda and presentation materials here.
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What is an Insect Repellent?
Brief definition of insect repellent, which are also pesticides. A pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for: preventing; destroying; repelling; or mitigating any pest.
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Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Meeting: May 8-9, 2019
Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee meeting Agenda for May 8-9, 2019. Find the agenda and presentation materials here.
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Pesticide Labels: Guidance on Warranty Statements
Learn about use of warranty disclaimer statements and their use on pesticide labels.
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Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 12
This module further describes and provides strategies for reviewing some of the label parts introduced in Module 2 of the pesticide label training, such as precautionary statements, directions for use, worker protection labeling, and more.
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White Paper: GHS Implementation Planning Issues
White Paper: GHS Implementation Planning Issues