
Pesticides - US EPA
2 days ago · 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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Pest Control and Pesticide Safety for Consumers | US EPA
4 days ago · Consumer information about pesticides, safe pesticide uses, controlling pests, child safety, and protecting family and the environment.
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 …
About the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
Nov 5, 2025 · Learn more about our pesticides program, including general information on pesticides, how to control pests, health and safety issues (including poison prevention), …
Creosote | US EPA
Dec 22, 2025 · Creosote is a wood preservative pesticide used in outdoor settings such as in railroad ties and utility poles. It protects wood against termites, fungi, mites and other pests …
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 …