EPA Temporarily OKs Dicrotophos Pesticide with Safeguards
Published Date: 4/18/2025
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Summary
The EPA just shared its temporary decision on dicrotophos, a pesticide used by farmers and pest controllers. They’re keeping some rules in place but might tweak things later to keep people and the environment safe. If you use or sell this pesticide, stay tuned for updates that could affect how and when you use it.
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Interim Decision on Dicrotophos Use
The EPA published an interim registration review decision for the pesticide dicrotophos. If you are a farmer or a pest controller who uses or sells this pesticide, the agency is keeping some existing rules in place now but may change requirements later to protect people and the environment, so future updates could affect how and when you use or sell it.
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