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This section of the webpage contains information regarding pesticide safety issues of significant interest or impact for PSEPs, or the stakeholders they serve. Information is archived for future reference.

EPA Proposes Registration of Products Containing Purpureocillium lilacinum strain PL11, a New Microbial Active Ingredient

This original announcement was published by the EPA on June 3, 2021. Click here for more information. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to register several biopesticide products containing Purpureocillium lilacinum strain PL11, a new microbial active ingredient that controls plant-parasitic nematodes. These biopesticide products will be used on food crops (i.e., fruits, vegetables, herbs […]

EPA Releases Updated Occupational Pesticide Handler and Post-application Exposure Calculators

This original announcement was published by the EPA on May 26, 2021. Click here for more information. EPA has updated the Occupational Pesticide Handler Exposure Calculator and Occupational Pesticide Post-application Exposure Calculator with the latest available data and sources to provide the agency with more efficiency in completing risk assessments and ensuring transparency to the public and affected […]

EPA Opens Application Period for Grants Dedicated to Sustainable Pest Control in Agriculture

This original announcement was published by the EPA on May 26, 2021. Click here for more information. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting applications for a $1 million dollar grant initiative through the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) that encourages smart, sensible, and sustainable pest control in agriculture. Through these grants, EPA […]

EPA Accepting Public Comments on Nominees for the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel

This original announcement was published by the EPA on May 21, 2021. Click here for more information. EPA is accepting public comments on nominations for membership on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel (FIFRA SAP). The agency anticipates selecting new members to serve on the panel to replace members whose […]

National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW)

This original announcement was published by NISAW on May 14, 2021. Click here for more information. What is NISAW? National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. Representatives from local, state, federal […]