EPA Reviews New Requests for Pesticide Applications
Published Date: 6/15/2026
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Summary
The EPA just announced it’s reviewing new requests to use existing pesticides in new ways. If you’re a farmer, pesticide maker, or just curious, now’s your chance to comment before July 15, 2026. These changes could affect how pesticides are used and might impact costs or farming practices soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 4 mixed.
Sulfur dioxide fungicide proposed for figs
An application was received March 28, 2025, to register a sulfur dioxide fungicide for use on figs (EPA Registration Number: 68506-2; Docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-0270). EPA is evaluating the request and is accepting comments through July 15, 2026.
Fenpropathrin proposed for food handling and mosquito control
Valent BioSciences filed an application received August 14, 2025, proposing fenpropathrin use “in or on all food/feed items when fenpropathrin is used in food/feed handling establishments or as a wide-area mosquito adulticide” (EPA Registration Number: 73049-526; Docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-3824). EPA is accepting comments through July 15, 2026.
Abamectin proposed for food handling and mosquito control
Valent BioSciences filed an application received August 14, 2025, proposing abamectin use “in or on all food/feed items when abamectin is used in food/feed handling establishments or as a wide-area mosquito adulticide” (EPA Registration Number: 73049-526; Docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-3824). EPA is accepting comments through July 15, 2026.
Afidopyropen tolerance increase for oranges and nuts
An application received August 1, 2025 (BASF Corporation; Docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-2565) requests amending the afidopyropen tolerance on orange subgroup 10-10A from 0.15 ppm to 0.30 ppm and increasing single-application rates for orange subgroup 10-10A and tree nut group 14-12. EPA is accepting comments through July 15, 2026.
Public comment window on new pesticide uses
The EPA is accepting public comments on applications to register new uses of existing pesticides. Comments must be received on or before July 15, 2026, and you can submit them at https://www.regulations.gov using the docket ID shown for each application.
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