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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 ArticleUsing Repellent Products to Protect against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
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View ArticleTips 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 ArticleWhich Insect Repellent is Right for You?
5/23/2019By: Alexandra Dunn, Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) U.S. Environmental Protection AgencySpring is in full swing! With warmer temperatures and...
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