PESTICIDE CATALOG:
pesticides, insecticides, baits, sprays, dusts, pest control equipment

This is an alphabetical listing of professional pest control products. Simply click on a product for description, ordering information and availability for different states.  To see application equipment (dusters, sprayers, foggers) go to our Pest Control Equipment page.  If you need products for controlling lawn or garden diseases go to our Plant Disease Catalog.  Ultraviolet trapslive animal traps and rodent removal products also have special pages. 

Herbicides  Rodenticides

Rodent Control Catalog

Wildlife Catalog Bird Control Catalog
Safeguard Live Animal Traps Pesticide Free Traps Equipment Catalog Maxforce Baits
Insecticide Catalog

Secure Order Form, Complete Pest Control Supply Catalog

We no longer ship or sell concentrates, sprays, baits, rodenticides, etc. to AK, CT, NY and VT.
We do not ship chemicals outside of the United States.  Electronic bird and animal repellers can be shipped outside of the United States.  For S&H quotes for electronic products shipping international, E-Mail products desired and exact shipping address.  All aerosolswill ship via ground service only.

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Acephate Pro PCO    Acephate Turf   Advance Carpenter Ant Bait

Advance Dual Choice 

Advantage for Dogs, Puppies   Advantage for Cats, Kittens 

Advantage Fly Trap   Aerosol Dispenser   Air Sponge

Alligator Head, Gator Guard   Aluminum Sulfate 

Ant Baits    Ant Bait Kits   Ant Cafe  Ant Exterminator Kit

Archer IGR    Ascend Ant Bait    Avert Formula 2 Roach Bait

B&G Duster   B&G Foggers   B&G Sprayers and parts

Bac-Azap   Bat Scat   Borate

Borate Flea Powder for Carpets   Bora-Care  BP50  BP100-Plus Fog 

Baygon 2% Bait   Baygon WP 

Bayleton Fungicide  Bird Repellers  Bone Meal  Blood Meal

  Burgess Bug Killer Insect Fog    Burgess Foggers   Bye-Bye Birdie 

Catalyst   CB-Air Devil    CB-Invader

Captan Fungicide   Carpenter Bee Kits 

Catchmaster Glue Products   Catchmaster 48R Rat Trap 

CedarCide Products   CedarCide YardSafe

Cento Ultraviolet Fly Trap    Cento Capture Pads    Cento Ultraviolet Bulb 

Chapin Sprayer

Claire Lice Killer   Clothes Moth Kits     Clothing Spray   Cobweb Eliminator

Comfo II Respirator    Comfo Respirator Cartridges 

Commercial Grade Moth Traps, Cigarette Traps, Combo Traps

Contrac Rat and Mouse Bait    Cordless Yard Gard

Crusader Duster   Cynoff EC   Cynoff WP   Cypermethrin Products

Deadline Slug Bait    DEET   Deer Blocker  Defence Granules

Delta Dust    DeltaGard G granules   Deltamethrin Spray 

Deltamethrin

Demand CS   Demon Max EC   Demon WP   Demize EC 

  Drain Gel (formally called Fly Gel)    Dragnet  Drax Gel    Drione Dust

Dr. T's Nature Products Index

Dual Choice Ant Bait    Eco PCO Dust   Eco PCO Contact Spray

Eco PCO Wasp Freeze

Epoleon NnZ    Epoleon N7C

Exciter   Extinguish Fire Ant Bait

Exocutor Ultraviolet Fly Zapper    Excalibur Splashproof fly trap

Fastrac Rodenticide    Fly Traps

Ficam D    Ficam G   FicamW    Ficam Plus

Fipronil Products    Fipronil Roach Baits

Fire Ant Exterminating Kits

Flea Fix IGR concentrate (Archer)    Flea Fix Aerosol

Flea Kit, Indoors     Flea Kit, Outdoors   Flea Stoppers

Flea Kit, Indoor   Flea Kit, Outdoor  Flex-A-Lite Fogger

FluorGuard   Foaming Root Killer

Frontline Topspot   Frontline Plus  Frontline Spray

Fruit Fly Trap   Fruit Tree Spray   Flytrap Professional

Fly Traps    Fly Trap Replacement Pads

Drain Gel (formally called Fly Gel)

 Generation Rodenticide

Gentrol EC    Gentrol Point Source   Gentrol Aerosol

Glue Traps, Rodents    Glue Aerosol    Glue Bulk

Gourmet Ant Bait Gel    Gourmet Liquid Ant Bait 

Granule Spreader    Granular Bifenthrin, Talstar

Hydroprene   Hand Seeder    IGR   Index 

Image Weed Killer    Insectaflash Ultraviolet Fly Zapper

Insecticide Dusts   K-77 Root Killer    Konk Too Pyrethrin Aerosol Spray

Lighted Fly Traps

   Lindane 20%    

Liquid Fence Liquid Net Mosquito Repellent    Liquid Net Wipes

Live Animal Traps    Luralite Fly Trap

Maki Rat, Mouse Baits   Manage Herbicide

Maxcatch Giant Glue Trap

Maxforce Ant Baits 

Maxforce Ant Killer Bait Gel 

Maxforce Granular Ant Bait  Maxforce FG Granular

Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations   Maxforce Gel

Merit Granules    Merit Systemic Insecticides

Methoprene Mosquito Control Granules

Methoprene   MicroFoam

Mole Out   Mole Patrol     Mop Up   Moth Trap

Mosquito & Gnat Scat

Mosquito Bits   Mosquito Dunks   Mouse Glue Boards

Natural Rx Insect Repellent Spray  Neem Oil    Niban Boric Acid Bait    Nibor

Nit Free Terminator Comb     Not Nice to Lice  Nylar   

Onslaught Insecticide   Osmocote   Orthene PCO Pellets Concentrate 

Over'n Out! Fire Ant Granules

Permethrin Insecticides   Permethrin-10

Permethrin Dust     Permethrin Pro

Pest Control Kits

Pesticide Free Traps

Pet Supplies   Pheromone Fly Traps

Plantskydd Deer, Rabbit, Elk Repellents

Potash    Precor      Precor 2000   Premise Foam 

Protecta Rat Bait Station    Protecta RTU Mouse Bait Station

      Prowler Owl    Pyrethrin Aerosol   Purge III 

Quickpro     Quintox  Quad Blaster

Cypermethrin 4 ounce (Viper, Cyper Eight, etc.)    Rat Scat

Rat Traps     Rat Zapper 2000   Rid-A-Critter

 Rat Baits, Mouse Baits    Rat Glue Traps

Replacement Fly Trap UV Bulbs   Replacement Fly Trap Pads

Roach Bait    Roach Trap    Ropel Repellent  Rose Defense 

Saga WP    Sahara DG    Satalite Fly Trap

Sawyer Insect Repellents   SedgeHammer Herbicide   Silverfish Pak

Sluggo Slug & Snail Bait   Splashproof Fly Zapper

Spreader Sticker    SnakeGuard Snake Trap

Snake-A-Way Snake Repellent   Suspend SC

T-Rex Rat Trap  Talon Rat Baits

Talon-G Bait Packs     Talon-G Mini Pellets

Talon Weather Blok    Talpirid Mole Bait 

Talstar PL Granules   Talstar EZ Granules   Talstar Insecticides

Tempo Insecticide Kits 

Tempo Dust     Tempo SC Ultra   Tempo WP

Tengard    Termidor   Termitafoam   Tick Repellent 

Timbor    Top Choice    Trimec

Ultraviolet Fly Traps, Fly Zappers    Universal Live Animal Trap 

Vantage Herbicide        Victor Mole Trap

Wasp Freeze   Whole Control Mole Repellent

YardGard (Yard Guard, Yard Gard)

Acephate Pro PCO (a.i. : Acephate 96%) - An insecticide concentrate in water soluble powder form. Same as Orthene PCO , the most requested product among our customers who own or operate restaurants. This product is a favorite of professionals because it is labeled for use in restaurants (and other commercial food areas) and for its powerful action against German Roach populations that are resistant to synthetic pyrethroid insecticides. It also is popular for its ability to stick to stainless steel (where other pesticides often fail) in commercial kitchens. Kills roaches, ants, wasps and other household insects. Should not be used on carpet or upholstery.  Acephate ProOrthene PCO

Baygon 70 WP - (a.i. Baygon 70.0%) Baygon WP is no longer available; use Demon WPCynoff WP (Cypermethrin products) orSuspend SC, instead.  This Carbamate class of insecticide is a favorite with our customers for eliminating centipede and millipede populations around their homes. Baygon WP gives excellent control of such insects as ants, cockroaches, clover mites, crickets, earwigs, outdoor fleas, flies (exterior structural surfaces), millipedes, mosquitoes (exterior structural surfaces), scorpions, silverfish, sow bugs, spiders, ticks, water bugs, punkies and sand flies. It provides good flushing action and rapid knockdown of cockroaches.  The wettable powder formulation gives a long residual control of these insects. Packaged in 1 LB container and makes 16 gallons of solution.

Professional Pyrethrin Aerosol (a.i. Pyrethrins... .5%, Piperonyl Butoxide, technical...4.0 %) - An aerosol insecticide that gives quick knock-down on listed pests, used primarily as a crack and crevice tool.  When applied as a space spray, it will kill Flies, Mosquitoes, Moths, Wasps, Gnats.  A favorite of pest control operators for use as a crack and crevice application to flush or kill many flying or crawling pests such as Ants, Crickets, Spiders, Silverfish, Carpet Beetles, Weevils, Mites, Bedbugs and other unwanted pests.
Pyrethrin Aerosol

CB-Air Devil (a.i. Cypermethrin 1.0%) Low odor aerosol that provides rapid control of residential and industrial pests.  The quick knockdown of Cypermethrin kills the following pests: Cockroaches, Waterbugs, Spiders,Earwigs, Crickets, Sow bugs, Millipedes, Centipedes, Booklice, Silverfish, Ants, Grain Weevils (and numerous pantry pests), Boxelder Bugs, Elm Leaf Beetles, clover Mites, Carpenter Ants and Termites.  Can be used inRestaurants, Schools, Utilities, Homes, Transportation Equipment, Meat Packing and Food Handling Establishments.
CB-Air Devil Cypermethrin Aerosol

CB-Invader (a.i. Baygon  1.0%)  Crack and crevice aerosol labeled for use in Restaurants, Schools, Utilities, Homes, Transportation Equipment, Meat Packing and Food Handling Establishments.  Kills: Cockroaches, Waterbugs, Spiders, Earwigs, Crickets, Sow bugs, Millipedes, Centipedes, Booklice, Silverfish, Ants, Grain Weevils (and numerous pantry pests), Boxelder Bugs, Elm Leaf Beetles, clover Mites, Carpenter Ants and Termites.
CB-Invader Baygon Aerosol

Cynoff EC (a.i. Cypermethrin 24.8%): Odorless liquid insecticide concentrate which leaves no visible residue.  One of our favorites for eliminating roaches, ants and other household pests, with synthetic pyrethroid technology.  The best product on the market for drenching fire ant mounds! Use 1/2 or 1 ounce per gallon.
Similar to Demon EC.

Cynoff EC

Cynoff WP (a.i. Cypermethrin 40.00%): Odorless wettable powder concentrate which gives an average 90 day residual. A one pound jar will make up to 48 gallons of insecticide spray.  The Number One Choice of pest control operators, apartment managers and others for quarterly and yearly pest control applications.   Controls same pests as Cynoff EC.  Go to Cypermethrin information page for more details.
Cynoff Wettable Powder

DeltaGard G (a.i. Deltamethrin): Granular insecticide which utilizes a unique, water soluble carrier. Its irregularly shaped granules dissolve completely (leaving no particles that might be picked up by birds and other non-target species!), delivering the maximum dose of DeltaGard to the target insects. Packaged in convenient 20 lb. bags which, at the treatment rate of just 2 lb. per thousand square feet, will treat over10,000 square feet. This is considerably less than traditional granules, and means you carry a lot less bulk while still getting the job done properly. Normal residual is up to 4 weeks, depending on environmental conditions and targeted pests.
DeltaGard

Demon EC (a.i.: Cypermethrin   25.3%): Low odor liquid concentrate which leaves no visible residue. Gives quick "Knock-Down" for German roaches and is the product of choice for drenching fire ant mounds. Use 1/2 to 1 ounce per gallon.  Packaged in a 16 ounce, easy measure container that will make up to 32 gallons of solution.  Similar to Cynoff EC.  Kills most household pests.
Demon EC

Demon WP (a.i. Cypermethrin  40%):  A crack and crevice and/or spot treatment for residual and contact control of ants, carpenter ants, cockroaches, crickets, spiders and certain other insects.  This odorless wettable powder is the most popular insecticide concentrate used in general household pest control.   Available in pre-measured water soluble packets and 1 LB bulk jars.  Similar to Cynoff WP.
Demon WP, packs    Demon WP 1 Lb. Jar  

Drax Gel (a.i. - Orthoboric acid 5%): Indoor ant bait in gel form. The "double barrel" syringe delivers both sugar and protein baits in one easy application. 
Drax Gel 

Ficam D (a.i. - Bendiocarb  1%):  Ficam D is no longer available; use Delta Dust or Drione Dust instead. Professional insecticide dust that is applied to cracks, crevices and voids where insects might hide or enter buildings.  Kills ants, carpenter ants, crickets, roaches, spiders, scorpions, silverfish, firebrats, ticks, fleas, wasps, bees, sow bugs, pill bugs, earwigs, millipedes, ground beetles, centipedes and fire ants.  Also used in control and elimination of pantry pests such as Grain Beetles (Rusty, Merchant and Sawtoothed), Flour Beetles (Red and Confused), Drugstore Beetles, Rice Weevils, Lesser Grain Borers, Spider Beetles and Tobacco Moths.  We have found this dust to be one of the most effective on the market for controlling spiders, scorpions and other household pests.

Ficam Plus (a.i. Bendiocarb 29.45%, pyrethrins 3.06%, Piperonyl Butoxide 7.66%):  Ficam Plus is no longer available; use Demon WPSuspend SC or Talstar Concentrate insecticide instead.  Same basic product asFicamW, featuring the addition of pyrethrins and Piperonyl Butoxide for a quick knock-down.  Tip: For German Roach populations that are immune or resistant to pesticides, combine Ficam Plus with Acephate for roach elimination.

Flea Fix (a.i. Nylar) Same as Archer: Indoor and outdoor IGR which inhibits the life cycle of fleas and roaches.  Can be used alone (for long term prevention of a flea or roach infestation) or in conjunction with a pesticide. 
One ounce of Flea Fix will treat up to 1500 sq. ft.. when treating for fleas.  For control of severe roach populations, two ounces Flea Fix is suggested per gallon of water.   Tip: Field studies have shown that using Flea Fix increases the appetite of roaches - thus driving them to "pig-out" on superior roach baits such as Maxforce Gel.  Use Flea Fix three times each year to prevent flea and roach infestations.
Flea Fix 

Archer 16 ounce, contains Nylar IGR:  $59.00  For more details, go to the Archer IGR information page.

FluorGuard (a.i. - Sulfur amid): Indoor ant bait stations.  This product is effective against Pharaoh AntsFire AntsArgentine Ants, Cornfield Ants and a variety of household ants.   Is also used to help monitor and reduceWhite Footed Ant populations.  FluorGuard can be used in homes, restaurants (and other food handling and serving areas), hospitals or anywhere ants are a problem.  Use 3 to 4 stations per room where ants are present; for heavy infestations, 6 to 8 stations may be necessary. Tip: combine with Gourmet Ant Bait for speedy results.
FluorGuard Ant Bait 

Maxforce Ant Granules (a.i. - Hydramethylnon):  Ant bait in small pelletized granular form.  Primarily used to eliminate ants but also labeled for roaches and crickets.  Maxforce is used to control a variety of ants including the following species: Acrobat, Argentine, Big Headed, Carpenter, Cornfield, Field, Fire ant, Ghost, Harvester, Odorous House Ant, Pharaoh and Thief.  Use 1 ounce per 1800 square feet.  Tip: Broadcast your Maxforce ant bait in areas where ants forage for food (lawns, flower beds, etc.) instead of dumping on mounds.  "Mound dumping" usually causes the ants to discontinue feeding while moving away from your bait.
Maxforce Granular Insect, Ant Bait

Maxforce FG Granular BaitSame as regular Maxforce bait, only smaller in granular size.  Ideal for dealing with ghost ants or using with a Crusader Duster for cracks and crevices indoors.
Maxforce FG Granular Bait 

Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations  (a.i. - Fipronil   .01%) :   Maxforce FC ant bait stations contain a patented bait formulation which kills Pharaoh ants and other common household ants such as:  Argentine AntsCarpenter AntsCrazy Ants, Pavement Ants, Cornfield Ants,  Odorous House AntsAcrobat Ants and Thief Ants.   Is also used to help monitor and reduce White Footed Ant populations.  
Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations 

Maxforce Gel (a.i. Fipronil): This is the finest roach bait on the market, is used in homes and businesses, and is labeled for restaurants and commercial food handling areas.  Maxforce Gel will kill German RoachesBrown Banded RoachesSmoky Brown RoachesOriental Roaches and American Roaches.  
Maxforce Gel Roach Bait 

Grain Moth Trap This trap uses the technology of powerful and natural sex attractants.  The moth trap attracts and captures adult flour moths (Indian meal moth, Mediterranean flour moth, almond moth and raisin moth) by using the same chemical pheromone that female moths use to attract male moths for mating! 
Grain Moth, Flour Moth Trap 

Niban FG (a.i. Orthoboric acid 5.0 %): Weather resistant bait for the control of ants, cockroaches, crickets, mole crickets, and silverfish for both interior and exterior use, for use in and around Homes, Apartments, Garages, Public and Private Institutions, Schools, Hotels, Hospitals, Warehouses, Supermarkets, Restaurants, and Food Processing Plants.
Niban Bait 

Permethrin For Termite Treatment:  Permethrin is available in different sizes and concentrations.  In general, the weaker the formulation, the less time it will remain active in the soil. Be sure to treat the entire home for best results unless you are sure there is only a small area which needs to be treated.
Consumer Grade Permethrin: (least concentrated and has odor during application) Quart is $34.59 (plus S&H,); mixes with 6 gallons of water, will last 1-2 years, treats 15 linear feet.
Professional Grade Permethrin
(low to no odor during or after application) [Permethrin Pro, Tengard, Dragnet] Available in 1 quart size and 5 quart size.  If you mix 1 quart with 10 gallons of water, it will treat 25 linear feet and last about 5 years.  If you mix 1 quart with 20 gallons of water it will treat 50 linear feet and last 2-3 years.  5 quart containers:  mix with 50 gallons of water, treats 125 linear feet, lasts about 5 years.  If mixed with 100 gallons of water, Professional Permethrin will treat 250 linear feet and the treatment will last 2-3 years.
Permethrin 

Permethrin Pro (a.i. Permethrin  36.8%):  [Same a.i. as Dragnet] This odorless insecticide is a favorite with professionals and homeowners for general purpose pest control as well as termite control.  When used as directed, Permethrin is a very safe product; labeled for use indoors on carpets, outdoors on turf and ornamentals; one of the best termiticides available.  The high concentration means very little product is used per application.  For fleas, roaches, ticks, ants and other indoor pests, only 1 to 1.6 ounces of Permethrin is needed per gallon.  Do not treat animals with this product; if you wish to treat dogs, horses or other livestock with Permethrin, you must use Permethrin-10 concentrate.   When treating outdoors for fleas, ticks, ants, molecrickets, chinch bugs and other insects, 1 ounce of Permethrin will cover 1000 square feet of lawn.  Works great in combination with IGRs such as Flea Fix.  Most homeowners need the quart size, unless they are treating their home for termites.
A one quart container of Permethrin Pro is only $49.50 plus freight.
Permethrin information 

Precor (a.i. Methoprene 1.0 %): Odorless IGR concentrate which keeps immature fleas from growing into reproducing adults - thus breaking their life cycle.  Used alone, Precor will prevent indoor flea infestations for three months or more.  Precor also provides excellent control of cigarette beetle populations.  
Precor is available in aerosolControl Pack and Precor Pint.

Precor 2000 (a.i. Methoprene .09 %, Permethrin .50 %):  Extremely low odor aerosol used to control fleas in homes,  kennels, garages or where pets frequent.    Contains an IGR and an insecticide for eliminating and controlling fleas.  Precor 2000 has the droplet size preferred by professionals for spraying hardwood floors, tile, concrete and other non-carpeted surfaces.  A favorite with pet grooming parlors and pet boarding kennels.
Precor 2000 Flea Spray 

Cypermethrin EC (a.i. Cypermethrin 26.0%): Same as Cynoff EC and Demon EC but packaged in 4 ounce bottle that makes 8 gallons.
Cypermethrin 4 ounce 

Suspend SC (a.i. Deltamethrin 4.75 %): Odorless synthetic pyrethroid which lasts two times longer than ordinary liquid concentrates while leaving no visible residue.  For information, go to Suspend SC information page.

Talstar   (a.i. Bifenthrin) Talstar is a synthetic pyrethroid that is available in both granular and liquid concentrate forms. When used as directed by the label, it is very safe towards non-target animals, birds, reptiles, mammals. Talstar lasts much longer than organophosphate pesticides such as Dursban, Diazinon, Malathion, Acephate. We have had many reported cases of Talstar controlling molecrickets for up to two months, chinch bugsants,  fire ants for three months! Only 1 or 2 applications are needed each year for mole crickets. No special site preparation is needed when treating for mole crickets with Talstar. Talstar is very effective in controlling antsfleas, chinch bugs and other turf and ornamental pests.  For more information about molecrickets, go to our Molecrickets Article. 
Talstar Granule information
Talstar Concentrate information

Tempo SC Ultra (a.i.  Cyfluthrin  11.8%):  This liquid concentrate formulation has the same basic label as Tempo WP.  The advantage of using Tempo SC is no visible residue.   This handy 240 mil. bottle is easily stored, has a handy measuring bottle and yields thirty gallons of low odor spray.  A favorite among homeowners and restaurant managers.
Temp SC Ultra Concentrate 

Tempo WP (a.i.  Cyfluthrin   10%):  This wettable powder concentrate is used by restaurants and pest control companies for broad spectrum control spray of crawling, flying and wood-infesting insect pests for indoor and outdoor surfaces.  Is also used to eliminate insect pests of trees, landscape ornamentals and residential and commercial lawns.  Tempo is also labeled for spraying in restaurants and commercial food handling areas.
Tempo WP Concentrate

Antimicrobial Pesticide Products - Antimicrobials are used to destroy organisms such as bacteria or fungi on inanimate objects. Antimicrobials can be found in products such as disinfectants and antiseptics. This page provides a description of the usage and types of Antimicrobial products. It also discusses EPA's regulation of antimicrobials.

Applicability of the "Treated Articles Exemption" to Antimicrobial Pesticides - Pesticide Registration Notice 2000-1 concerns EPA's policy with respect to the applicability of the "treated articles exemption." The Notice discusses EPA's past and present on how treated articles and substances qualify for the exemption. It also discusses the distinction between public health and non-public health antimicrobial claims. This Questions & Answers document addresses what may be among the most commonly asked questions on this subject.

Assessing Health Risks from Pesticides - EPA scientists and analysts carefully review test data to determine whether to register (license) a pesticide product or a use and whether specific restrictions are necessary. This fact sheet is a brief overview of EPAÂ’s process for assessing potential risks to human health when evaluating pesticide products.

Atrazine Interim Regulatory Decision Q&A's - EPA has completed its interim reregistration eligibility decision for the pesticide atrazine. This Q&A document describes the basis for the decision on atrazine and how it will be implemented.

Antimicrobial Products to Disinfect Poultry and Other Facilities Against Avian (Bird) Flu - This Web page provides information about disinfectants that are available to help prevent the spread of avian (bird) flu in the United States.

Azinphos-Methyl Risk Management Decision - EPA has accepted voluntary measures to reduce risks posed by azinphos-methyl to children, to agricultural workers, and to the environment.

Biopesticide Fact Sheets - Biopesticides are derived from natural sources, such as plants and animals. These fact sheets are ordered alphabetically by active ingredient.

Chlorfenapyr Review - After completing its review of the pesticide chlorfenapyr (Pirate) for use on cotton, EPA made the determination that chlorfenapyr did not meet the requirements for registration, and in response, American Cyanamid withdrew their Section 3 registration application. This Web site includes the human health and environmental risk assessments and the denial of registration decision memorandum.

Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) and Its Use as a Wood Preservative - CCA, also known as Wolmanized wood, is used on decks, fences and playground equipment to prevent wood decay. This Web site provides the current regulatory status, as well as technical and general information regarding the handling, use, and potential hazards associated with CCA-treated wood.

Citizens Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety (PDF) - This publication teaches consumers how to control pests in and around the home, alternatives to chemical pesticides, how to choose pesticides, and how to use, store, and dispose of them safely. It also discusses how to reduce exposure when others use pesticides, how to prevent pesticide poisoning and how to handle an emergency, how to choose a pest control company, and what to do if someone is poisoned by a pesticide. (54 pp, 2.4 MB, about PDF)

Consumer Labeling Initiative (CLI) - CLI is a voluntary, cooperative effort designed to present clear, consistent, and useful environmental, safe use, and health information on household consumer product labels. Government and industry groups are working together to make it easier for consumers to find, read, and understand label information, thus enabling consumers to compare products and safely use the ones they select.

Consumer Products Treated with Pesticides - Many products, ranging from toothbrushes to children's toys, are treated with antimicrobial pesticides to get rid of bacteria. Before making public health pesticidal claims, such products must be approved and registered by EPA, or must be exempt from registration. There are products that have not been authorized to make health claims, which can mislead the consumer into thinking that the product is antibacterial.

Copper-Containing Alloy Products - On February 29, 2008, EPA registered five copper-containing alloy products. This Web page explains the conditions of the registration and provides information on the pesticidal claims.

Counterfeit Pesticide Products for Dogs and Cats - EPA has ordered pesticide distributors and retailers in a number of states to stop selling counterfeit pet pesticide products which falsely contain EPA Registration numbers and labeling for the "Advantage" and "Frontline" lines of pesticides. This fact sheet includes detailed information, including photos of legitimate products.

Creosote and its Use as a Wood Preservative - Creosote is a wood preservative used for commercial purposes only; it has no registered residential uses. Creosote is obtained from high temperature distillation of coal tar. It is used as a fungicide, insecticide, miticide, and sporicide to protect wood, primarily utility poles and railroad ties. EPA is currently reassessing creosote as part of its ongoing reregistration program.

DDT – A Brief History and Status – This page summarizes EPA's activities regarding the pesticide DDT.

Diazinon - Phase Out of all Residential Uses of the Insecticide as of December 31, 2004.

EPA and FDA Streamline Food Packaging Regulation - Because of the practice of using pesticides within food packaging, the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) responsibility of regulating food packaging would have overlapped with EPA's responsibility to regulate all pesticide products. However, a provision of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as well as action that EPA has taken, eliminates the overlap between the two agencies.

EPA and Food Security - This page discusses EPA's primary contributions to food safety and responsibility within the United States and also contributions throughout the world. Some ways in which EPA ensures food security are through regulating the use of pesticides and setting pesticide residue tolerances.

EPA Policy for Managing Risk to Workers from Organophosphate Pesticides (OPs) - Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice (2000-9) announced EPA's approach for managing risks to workers who may be exposed to organophosphate (OP) pesticides.

Healthy Lawn, Healthy Environment (PDF): Caring for Your Lawn in an Environmentally Friendly Way - This small EPA brochure gives tips on working with nature to grow a lawn that is healthy while minimizing the use of pesticides. It also gives tips on the safe use of pesticides, when necessary, on choosing a lawn care service, and where to find more information on this subject. (19 pp, 5.4 MB, in about PDF)

Insect Repellent DEET - DEET is an ingredient used in many insect repellents. This page discusses EPA's actions concerning DEET, as well as tips on how to use DEET products safely.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Principles - IPM is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This fact sheet discusses the use of IPM in an agricultural setting.

Iodomethane (Methyl Iodide) Time-Limited Registration - The Agency has approved for one year the registration of the soil fumigant iodomethane (methyl iodide) under highly restrictive provisions governing its use.

Ion Generating Equipment Clarification - EPA issued a Federal notice which clarifies the Agency's position on the classification of machines that generate ions of silver (such as silver ion generating washing machines) or other substances for express pesticidal purposes.

Joint Statement on Mosquito Control in the United States from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - The EPA and the CDC are working closely with each other and with other federal, state, and local agencies to protect the public from mosquito-borne diseases such as the West Nile virus.

Label Instructions Tightened on Flea & Tick Control Products for Pets - Due to safety concerns stemming from use of two flea and tick control products for cats and kittens, Hartz Mountain Corporation has agreed to enact measures to reduce potential risks to pets from using these products.

Laws Affecting EPA's Pesticide Programs - EPA gains the authority to regulate the sale and usage of pesticides from two main laws: the Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide, and Fungicide Act (FIFRA) and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). These two laws, as well as other statutes that affect the Agency's pesticide programs, are described.

Methyl Parathion and EPA's Actions - There have been incidents involving use of the highly toxic pesticide methyl parathion to get rid of insects in homes. Because of this illegal and hazardous use, EPA has taken steps to make methyl parathion more difficult obtain.

Methyl Parathion Risk Management Decision - EPA has accepted voluntary cancellation of methyl parathion's use on the crops, such as apples, which are eaten most by children. Because methyl parathion poses unacceptable risks to children, this step will help to reduce the pesticide risks to children through food.

Mosquito Control - Links to documents providing some basic information on mosquito control, safety precautions, and insecticides used for mosquito control programs.

 

NAFTA Guidance on Data Requirements for Pesticide Import Tolerances - Questions and answers on proposed detailed guidance on data requirements that meet NAFTA standards for establishing pesticide import tolerances in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. consistent with the goals of NAFTA.

National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) - NPIC is a toll-free telephone service that provides a variety of impartial information about pesticides to anyone in the contiguous United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

New Data Will Help Ensure Protection of Children - In an effort to further increase protections for infants and children, EPA is requiring registrants of pesticides thought to have neurotoxic effects to conduct acute, subchronic, and developmental neurotoxicity studies and submit the results to EPA.

Outdoor residential misting systems (including mosquito misting systems) - This web page will help consumers decide if residential pesticide misting systems are appropriate for their home and understand safety precautions about using them.

Pentachlorophenol (PCP) - Currently, EPA is reassessing pentachlorophenol (PCP) as part of its ongoing reregistration program for older pesticides. Federal law directs EPA to periodically re-evaluate older pesticides to ensure that they continue to meet current safety standards.

Pest Control Devices - This page compares pesticide products and devices and describes some key statutory and regulatory requirements relating to devices.

Pesticide Product Recalls - EPA continually works to reduce the risks to human heath and the environment by requiring pesticide registrants to report any potential problems with EPA registered pesticide products. EPA works with registrants to recall products whenever products are deemed faulty or substandard or could potentially cause injury to consumers or harm to the environment. Registrants often voluntarily recall products and reformulate or repair potential hazards.

Pesticide Registration Program - A fact sheet about EPA's pesticide registration program.

Pesticide Reregistration Facts - A fact sheet about EPA's pesticide reregistration program.

Pesticide Safety Tips - This page provides a list of important tips for the safe handling of household pesticide products.

Pesticides in Drinking Water Wells (PDF) - This booklet is intended for people who drink well water, and who are concerned that pesticides might be present in that water. (4 pp, 23.6 KB, about PDFExit EPA disclaimer

Preventing Pedicure Foot Spa Infections - Information available to the pedicure foot spa customer, owner, operator, and worker regarding health and safety precautions, to include proper maintenance, disinfecting and cleaning procedures of the equipment.

Protecting Children from Pesticides - This fact sheet describes the vulnerability of children to pesticides and some of the actions EPA has taken to protect children.

Protecting the Public from Pesticide Residues in Food - This page discusses EPA's process for protecting the public from health risks caused by eating foods that have been treated with pesticides.

Read the Label First is an interactive guide that explains the statements found on a pesticide product label. The explanations of these statements should provide consumers with a better understanding of the label contents.

Read the Label First: Protect Your Pets - Always read the label first before you buy, store, and use household cleaners or pesticide products around or near your pets.

Reregistration Fact Sheets - Fact sheets on chemicals undergoing reevaluation against modern scientific and regulatory standard

Retailers and Counterfeit Pet Products (PDF) (4 pp, 360.8 KB, about PDF- EPA has ordered pesticide distributors and retailers in a number of states to stop selling counterfeit pet pesticide products which falsely contain EPA Registration numbers and labeling for the "Advantage" and "Frontline" lines of pesticides. This fact sheet includes detailed information for retailers, including photos of legitimate products.

Safety Precautions for Total Release Foggers - Total release foggers, also known as "bug bombs," are pesticide products containing aerosol propellants that release their contents at once to fumigate an area. These products are often used around the home to kill cockroaches, fleas, and other pests.

Setting Tolerances for Pesticide Residues in Foods - To ensure the safety of the food supply, EPA regulates the amount of each pesticide that may remain in and on foods. This fact sheet briefly describes how EPA sets limits, called tolerances, for pesticide residues in food.

Spray Drift of Pesticides - The drift of spray from pesticide applications can expose people, wildlife and the environment to pesticide residues that can cause health and environmental effects and property damage. This fact sheet provides EPA's position on spray drift issues and a summary of responsibilities and activities of EPA and others.

Taking Care of your Pet During Flea and Tick Season - Taking care of your pets responsibly includes protecting them from fleas and ticks. Before purchasing and applying pesticide products to pets to control fleas and ticks, there is important information you should know.

Ten Tips to Protect Children from Pesticide and Lead Poisonings (Also available in Spanish) - This publication provides resources and safety tips to prevent pesticide and lead poisoning.

Termiticide Data and Labeling Requirements - New standards for the registration and use of termite control products applied to soil were issued on October 1, 1996.

Using Insect Repellents Safely - This resource suggests ways of choosing insect repellents, safely applying the repellent, reading the label for pesticide safety information, and avoiding ticks and Lyme disease.