Some insects, such as mosquitoes, biting flies, ticks and other insects can pose public health risks through the transmittal of diseases. Other types of insects may infest and destroy crops. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) EPA regulates the manufacture, distribution and labeling of insecticides for commercial and personal use. Through its strict registration and certification requirements, the Agency makes sure that insecticides are properly and safely applied. The Agency also studies the short and long-term consequences of pesticide usage on the environment and makes this information available to the public. The EPA's goal is to promote a safer means of pest control through research, public education, and public-private partnerships.
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