EPA REGISTRATION Pesticides must be registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unless they meet the criteria for a minimum risk pesticide. |
EPA Registration
What does it mean? An EPA-registered pesticide has been evaluated by the EPA to ensure that (when used according to label directions) it will not harm people, non-target species, or the environment. The evaluation also ensures that (when used according to label directions) the pesticide does not pose risks to vulnerable populations, including children and pregnant women. Why does it matter? If a tick control product is registered by the EPA, then (when used according to label directions) it's been tested for safety and effectiveness: data have been provided showing that the product actually works against ticks! |
References and Additional Resources:
EPA's pesticide registration: understanding the science behind EPA's pesticide decisions (https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/understanding-science-behind-epas-pesticide-decisions)
EPA's pest control and pesticide safety for consumers (https://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol)
National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)'s pesticide registration information (http://npic.orst.edu/reg/register.html)
EPA's pesticide registration (https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration)
EPA's pesticide registration: understanding the science behind EPA's pesticide decisions (https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/understanding-science-behind-epas-pesticide-decisions)
EPA's pest control and pesticide safety for consumers (https://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol)
National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)'s pesticide registration information (http://npic.orst.edu/reg/register.html)
EPA's pesticide registration (https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration)