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.
This original announcement was published by the EPA on March 5, 2021. Click here for more information. In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to making evidence-based decisions to protect human health, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking an important step by proposing the cancellation of the registration of pentachlorophenol. Pentachlorophenol is a […]
https://npsec.us/wp-content/uploads/fresh-water-stream.jpg8001280Kara Maddoxhttps://npsec.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/NPSEC-Logo-1.pngKara Maddox2021-03-07 15:27:192021-03-07 15:27:19EPA Takes Action to Protect Public Health by Proposing Cancellation of Pentachlorophenol
This original announcement was published by the EPA on February 19, 2021. Click here for more information. EPA and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) are seeking comment on two NMFS draft biological opinions on four pesticides. Metolachlor, bromoxynil and prometryn are herbicides used to control grasses and broadleaf weeds, and 1,3-D is a pesticide used in pre-plant fumigation. The draft biological opinions […]
https://npsec.us/wp-content/uploads/tim-mossholder-4DLnYJQE6kw-unsplash.jpg8531280Kara Maddoxhttps://npsec.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/NPSEC-Logo-1.pngKara Maddox2021-02-21 16:58:442021-02-21 16:58:44EPA Opens Comment Period for Draft Biological Opinions on Four Pesticides
This original announcement was published by the EPA on February 10, 2021. Click here for more information. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that certain copper alloys provide long-term effectiveness against viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. As a result of EPA’s approval, products containing these copper alloys can […]
https://npsec.us/wp-content/uploads/Covid-Red-Gray.jpg5751024Kara Maddoxhttps://npsec.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/NPSEC-Logo-1.pngKara Maddox2021-02-12 14:16:022021-02-12 14:16:02EPA Registers Copper Surfaces for Residual Use Against Coronavirus
This original announcement was published by the EPA on February 4, 2021. Click here for more information. During the month of February, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates National Pesticide Safety Education Month to raise awareness for pesticide safety education and share best practices for using pesticides safely in and around your home. Reading the label […]
EPA Takes Action to Protect Public Health by Proposing Cancellation of Pentachlorophenol
This original announcement was published by the EPA on March 5, 2021. Click here for more information. In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to making evidence-based decisions to protect human health, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking an important step by proposing the cancellation of the registration of pentachlorophenol. Pentachlorophenol is a […]
EPA Opens Comment Period for Draft Biological Opinions on Four Pesticides
This original announcement was published by the EPA on February 19, 2021. Click here for more information. EPA and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) are seeking comment on two NMFS draft biological opinions on four pesticides. Metolachlor, bromoxynil and prometryn are herbicides used to control grasses and broadleaf weeds, and 1,3-D is a pesticide used in pre-plant fumigation. The draft biological opinions […]
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EPA Registers Copper Surfaces for Residual Use Against Coronavirus
This original announcement was published by the EPA on February 10, 2021. Click here for more information. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that certain copper alloys provide long-term effectiveness against viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. As a result of EPA’s approval, products containing these copper alloys can […]
EPA Celebrates National Pesticide Safety Education Month
This original announcement was published by the EPA on February 4, 2021. Click here for more information. During the month of February, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates National Pesticide Safety Education Month to raise awareness for pesticide safety education and share best practices for using pesticides safely in and around your home. Reading the label […]