Learn the Issues
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Print a Bed Bug Card - (Single Cards)
Two sets of business-card-sized lists of tips for recognizing bed bugs and the signs of an infestation, including a photo of bed bugs to assist identification. One card is for general use around home or office, the other for travelers.
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EPA Regulation of Bed Bug Pesticides
All pesticides must be registered by EPA before being sold and used in the U.S., other than those that rely on a limited set of active ingredients (so-called minimum risk pesticides). EPA reviews for safety and effectiveness.
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Print a Bed Bug Card
Two sets of business card-sized lists of tips for prevention of bed bug infestations, one for general use around home, the other for travelers. Print a single card or a page of cards for distribution.
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Thirty-Ninth ITC Report
Thirty-Nineth Report of the Interagency Testing Committee (ITC) to the Administrator, EPA
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Final Risk Evaluation for Asbestos, Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos
Draft Risk Evaluation for Asbestos
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Fact Sheet: 2010/2015 PFOA Stewardship Program
EPA's existing chemicals programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and/or characterization, and risk management for chemicals substances in commercial use.
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Highlights of Key Provisions in the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
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.
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Risk Management for Bisphenol A (BPA)
Fact sheet on Benzidine Dyes.
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Long-Chain Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) Action Plan
This Action Plan is based on EPA’s initial review of readily available use, exposure, and hazard information on PFCs. EPA considered which of the various authorities provided under TSCA and other statutes might be appropriate to address potential concerns.
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February 2024 TSCA PFAS Workshop
On February 13-15, 2024, EPA held a workshop with representatives from stakeholder organizations to obtain stakeholder input on issues related to the National PFAS Testing Strategy, associated TSCA PFAS orders, testing challenges, and PFAS alternatives.
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Materials for PV29 Risk Evaluation and Risk Management Webinar
Meeting materials for public webinar on PV29 - February 23, 2021
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EPA's Non-CBI Summary Tables for 2015 Company Progress Reports (Final Progress Reports)
EPA's non-CBI summary tables of final progress reports submitted by companies participating in the 2010/2015 PFOA Stewardship Program.
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Web-distributed Labeling for Pesticides
Web-distributed labeling will allow pesticide applicators to download streamlined labeling, including instructions for the state in which an application will be made and the use site.
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How to Apply for Applicator Certification under the EPA Plan
This page provides information to help interested persons apply for certification to apply restricted use pesticides in Indian Country, under the federal plan.
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About the 2023 EPA Plan to Certify Pesticide Applicators in Indian Country
Restricted use pesticides (RUPs) require special care to avoid harming human health or the environment. They can only be sold to or used by certified applicators. The EPA Plan applies to certified applicators who intend to apply RUPs in Indian Country.
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Permethrin, Resmethrin, d-Phenothrin (Sumithrin®): Synthetic Pyrethroids For Mosquito Control
Information about the pesticides registered for controlling adult mosquitoes.
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Controlling Mosquitoes at the Larval Stage
Larvicides target larvae in the breeding habitat before they can mature into adult mosquitoes and disperse. Larvicide treatment of breeding habitats help reduce the adult mosquito population in nearby areas.
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What are the Connections between Mercury and CFLs?
Small amounts of mercury vapor can be released when CFLs break or are improperly disposed of. Despite these emissions, the use of CFLs actually helps reduce total mercury emissions in the U.S. because of their significant energy savings.
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Mercury in Batteries
Environmental and safety information on button cell batteries and mercury oxide batteries.
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Mercury in Consumer Products
A guide to which products may contain mercury, how to dispose of them and what health risks that pose consumers
