Learn the Issues: Pesticides, Chemicals and Toxics
Using sound science as a compass, EPA’s mission is to protect you, your family, and the environment from potential risks from pesticides and toxic chemicals. Through innovative partnerships and collaboration, we also work to prevent pollution before it begins. This reduces waste, saves energy and natural resources, and leaves our homes, schools and workplaces cleaner and safer.
About Pesticides
Most pesticides contain chemicals that can be harmful to people, animals, or the environment. Learn how EPA regulates pesticides to protect public health and the environment.
Pesticides: How To's
Find out how to control pests the safe way, no matter who or where you are.
Pesticides: Health and the Environment
EPA's mission related to pesticides is to protect public health and the environment and to promote safer means of pest control.
About Chemicals and Toxics
Learn how EPA regulates industrial chemicals and chemicals in consumer products, and how it finds ways to prevent or reduce the amount of toxic chemicals that enter the environment.
Common Chemicals
Get information on common chemical substances, and learn how EPA manages their risks.
Consumer and Community Information
Community and business managers, teachers, and parents can take action to reduce toxics substances in their communities and in their homes.
Where You Live
Toxic Release Inventory – To find local data on toxic chemical releases and waste management activities, enter a zip code below
Top Questions: Pesticides
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Featured Resource
Chemical Data Access Tool - Find health and safety information submitted to EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
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