EPA Tests Brand-New Bug-Killing Chemicals
Published Date: 12/16/2025
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Summary
The EPA just announced it’s reviewing new pesticide ingredients that aren’t in any products yet and wants your thoughts by January 15, 2026. This affects companies making pesticides and anyone interested in safer, effective pest control. If approved, these new ingredients could bring fresh options to the market, so keep an eye on deadlines and get ready to share your feedback!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Public comment window for new pesticides
The EPA is asking for public comments on applications to register pesticide products with active ingredients not currently in any registered products. Comments must be submitted online and received on or before January 15, 2026.
Aprehend RTU application received
EPA received an application (File Symbol: 89186-G; Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-2566) from ConidioTec, LLC for Aprehend RTU containing Beauveria bassiana Strain I93-825 at 2% for indoor use to control bed bugs, bat bugs, and swallow bugs. The application was received May 30, 2024 and is currently being evaluated; stakeholders may comment by January 15, 2026.
Cuc-GUARD application for cucumber virus control
EPA received an application (File Symbol: 100343-E; Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-2400) for Cuc-GUARD containing Attenuated Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus Strain ON-BM3 at 0.00155% for control of Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus on cucumber. The application was received January 3, 2025 and is currently being evaluated; comments are due by January 15, 2026.
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