Tips to Prevent Tick Bites
Using the right insect repellent and other preventive actions can discourage ticks, mosquitoes, and other biting insects from landing on you. Here are tips for other preventive actions you can take...
View ArticleWhat is an Insect Repellent?
Did you know that insect repellents are pesticides? According to pesticide law, a pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for:preventing;destroying;repelling; ormitigating any...
View ArticleSkin-Applied Repellent Ingredients
The following are active ingredients in EPA-registered skin-applied insect repellents:Search for Insect RepellentsFind insect repellent products registered by EPACatnip oil -- EPA pesticide regulatory...
View ArticleFind the Insect Repellent that is Right for You
Related InformationUsiing insect repellents safely and effectivelyInformation on active ingredients in EPA-registered repellent products.Learn more about registered and unregistered repellent...
View ArticleHow to Apply for Protection Time Graphic
Apply for permission to use the new repellency awareness graphic on product labels of skin-applied insect repellents to help consumers easily identify the repellency time for mosquitoes and ticks. We...
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Repellency Awareness Graphic
EPA is allowing companies to apply for permission to include the new repellency awareness graphic on product labels of skin-applied insect repellents. This graphic is intended to help consumers easily...
View ArticleRepellency Awareness Document
Companies interested in participating should review the guidance documentRepellency Awareness Guidance Document (PDF)(18 pp, 261 K)
View ArticleList of Pests of Significant Public Health Importance
Federal pesticide law requires EPA, in coordination with the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture, to identify pests of significant...
View ArticleJoint Statement on Insect Repellents by EPA and CDC
This statement discusses diseases of concern, government roles, and repellent selection and use.Joint Statement on Insect Repellents by EPA and CDC (PDF)(6 pp, 75 K)
View ArticleWhat is an Insect Repellent?
Did you know that insect repellents are pesticides? According to pesticide law, a pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for:preventing;destroying;repelling; ormitigating any...
View ArticleSkin-Applied Repellent Ingredients
The following are active ingredients in EPA-registered skin-applied insect repellents:Search for Insect RepellentsFind insect repellent products registered by EPACatnip oil -- EPA pesticide regulatory...
View ArticleFind the Insect Repellent that is Right for You
Related InformationUsing insect repellent products to protect against dengueUsing insect repellents safely and effectivelyInformation on active ingredients in EPA-registered repellent products.Learn...
View ArticleHow to Apply for Protection Time Graphic
Apply for permission to use the new repellency awareness graphic on product labels of skin-applied insect repellents to help consumers easily identify the repellency time for mosquitoes and ticks. We...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Repellency Awareness Graphic
EPA is allowing companies to apply for permission to include the new repellency awareness graphic on product labels of skin-applied insect repellents. This graphic is intended to help consumers easily...
View ArticleRepellency Awareness Document
Companies interested in participating should review the guidance documentRepellency Awareness Guidance Document (PDF)(18 pp, 261 K)
View ArticleList of Pests of Significant Public Health Importance
Federal pesticide law requires EPA, in coordination with the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture, to identify pests of significant...
View ArticleJoint Statement on Insect Repellents by EPA and CDC
This statement discusses diseases of concern, government roles, and repellent selection and use.Joint Statement on Insect Repellents by EPA and CDC (PDF)(6 pp, 75 K)
View ArticleUsing Repellent Products to Protect against Dengue
More InformationGeneral information on dengueRecent outbreak in Hawaii Mosquito controlMosquito aquatic habitats Mosquito lifecycle A recent outbreak in Hawaii of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral...
View ArticleWhat is an Insect Repellent?
Did you know that insect repellents are pesticides? According to pesticide law, a pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for:preventing;destroying;repelling; ormitigating any...
View ArticleSkin-Applied Repellent Ingredients
The following are active ingredients in EPA-registered skin-applied insect repellents:Search for Insect RepellentsFind insect repellent products registered by EPACatnip oil -- EPA pesticide regulatory...
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