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  1. Pesticides | US EPA

    Dec 16, 2025 · This website provides easy access to all the pesticide-related information that is contained in various pesticide topical sites. It also includes news and meeting information, an …

  2. What is a Pesticide? - US EPA

    Feb 13, 2025 · Learn about the definition of pesticide, which in broad terms is a product that claims to kill, prevent, reduce, destroy or repel a pest.

  3. Pest Control and Pesticide Safety for Consumers | US EPA

    Oct 6, 2025 · Consumer information about pesticides, safe pesticide uses, controlling pests, child safety, and protecting family and the environment.

  4. Why We Use Pesticides | US EPA

    Nov 26, 2025 · EPA works to register and make available antimicrobial pesticide products (sanitizers or disinfectants) that may be used to kill avian influenza virus on inanimate surfaces …

  5. Types of Pesticide Ingredients - US EPA

    May 13, 2025 · Pesticide active ingredients are described by the types of pests they control or how they work. For example, algicides kill algae, biopesticides are derived from natural …

  6. Chemicals, Pesticides and Toxics Topics | US EPA

    May 15, 2025 · Pesticide Chemicals Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Pesticides Pesticide information Pesticide registration Pesticide worker safety Pollinator protection Reporting …

  7. Pesticides Chemical Search - US EPA

    New pesticide indices, with their science review documents, are now being posted on this Web site. However, when science reviews are not available, they can be requested by submitting a …

  8. Basic Information about Pesticide Ingredients | US EPA

    Nov 3, 2025 · Pesticide products contain both "active" and "inert" ingredients. An “active ingredient” prevents, destroys, repels, or mitigates a pest. All other ingredients are called "inert …

  9. Human Health Issues Related to Pesticides | US EPA

    Sep 11, 2025 · This center provides objective, science-based information about a variety of pesticide-related subjects, including pesticide products, recognition and management of …

  10. Pesticide Safety Education Programs - US EPA

    Jul 8, 2025 · PSEPs provide pesticide applicator training on the safe use of restricted use pesticides by applicators in agricultural, commercial and residential settings. Most states have …