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EPA Opens Public Comment Period for Proposed Dicamba Herbicide from BASF
The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.
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Register for EPA’s Webinar on Mitigation Menu Website to Protect Nontarget Species from Pesticide Exposure
The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.
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Asbestos Draft Risk Evaluation Available for Public and Scientific Review
EPA is asking for public input on the draft risk evaluation of asbestos
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Now Available: Latest Update to the TSCA Inventory
The latest TSCA Inventory is now available
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EPA Adjusts Annual Pesticide Registration Maintenance Fee to Meet Statutory Requirements
EPA is notifying pesticide registrants that the Agency has updated its Annual Pesticide Registration Maintenance Fees webpage, including fee tables, to reflect the revised fiscal year 2023 maintenance fee announced on Jan. 13, 2023.
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EPA Implements Protections for Endangered Fish Species from Four Pesticides
EPA has implemented measures to protect 28 federally endangered and threatened (listed) Pacific salmon and steelhead species and their designated critical habitat from the effects of bromoxynil, prometryn, metolachlor, and 1,3-D (also known as telone).
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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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Mosquito Misting Systems
Information about residential misting systems to control mosquitoes and other pests.
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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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Food Manufacturing Pollution Prevention Techniques
This page has innovative and practical technical suggestions that can help a food manufacturing facility reduce water, chemical and energy use, and operate more efficiently and save money. EPA provides these ideas as technical and procedural suggestions.
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Frequent Questions Water Quality Exchange (WQX)
This page provides a list of questions and answers about STORET.
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ECM for Pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNB) & Degradate PCA in Water - MRID 45228601
ECM for Pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNB) & Degradate PCA in Water - MRID 45228601
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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.