EPA Closes Books on Ancymidol and Other Pesticide Cases
Published Date: 8/6/2025
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Summary
The EPA just wrapped up reviews for some pesticides, making final calls on ancymidol and d-allethrin, and a temporary decision on folpet. They also closed cases for several others because their U.S. registrations were canceled. Farmers, gardeners, and companies using these chemicals should note these updates, which help keep pesticide use safe and up-to-date.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Registration Cases Closed After Cancellations
The EPA closed registration review cases for calcium lactate, DCPA, demiditraz, humates (derived from leonardite), isopropyl myristate, jojoba oil, and sarmentine because the last U.S. registrations for these pesticides were canceled. Farmers, gardeners, and companies that used these products should note the regulatory cases are closed following those cancellations.
Final Decision: ancymidol Reviewed
The EPA issued a final registration review decision for the pesticide ancymidol. If you are a farmer, gardener, or company that uses ancymidol, this notice means the EPA completed its regulatory review to address safety and use conditions for that chemical.
Final Decision: d-allethrin Reviewed
The EPA issued a final registration review decision for the pesticide d-allethrin. Farmers, gardeners, and companies using d-allethrin are notified that the EPA completed its regulatory review for that chemical.
Interim Decision: folpet Reviewed
The EPA issued an interim registration review decision for the pesticide folpet. If you use folpet for farming, gardening, or business purposes, this notice means the EPA released an interim regulatory decision while the review continues.
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