EPA eyes new pesticide uses: June apps open for comment
Published Date: 8/20/2026
Notice
Summary
This document announces the Agency's receipt of and solicits comments on applications to register new pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients that would entail a change in use pattern. The Agency is providing this notice in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). EPA uses the month and year in the title to identify when the Agency compiled the applications identified in this notice of receipt Unit II. of this document identifies certain applications received in 2025 and 2026 that are currently being evaluated by EPA, along with information about each application, including when it was received, who submitted the application, and the purpose of the application.
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Veratrine: proposed broad non-food uses
EPA received an application (filed May 11, 2026) from McLaughlin Gormley King Company (MGK) proposing veratrine insecticide for many new indoor and outdoor non-food uses, including aircraft cargo areas, animal quarters, backyards, campgrounds, feed lots, food manufacturing and warehousing establishments, food service establishments, greenhouses, restaurants, schools, supermarkets and grocery stores, parks, and athletic fields. The notice is a receipt of the application and does not indicate EPA approval.
Public comment deadline: Sept 21, 2026
EPA is asking the public to comment on applications to register new pesticide uses. Comments must be received on or before September 21, 2026, and should be submitted online at https://www.regulations.gov using the docket ID shown for each application.
Fenpropathrin: proposed new crop uses
EPA received an application (filed October 24, 2025) from IR-4 Project to register fenpropathrin insecticide for proposed uses on numerous crops including barley subgroup 15-22B; brassica, leafy greens subgroup 4-16B; cherry subgroup 12-12A; cottonseed subgroup 20C at 1 ppm; kohlrabi at 3 ppm; and multiple other fruit and vegetable groups. The notice is a receipt of the application and does not imply any EPA decision.
Spinosad: proposed projectile use on cattle
EPA received an application (filed August 27, 2025) from Huvepharma, Inc. for a spinosad insecticide product proposing direct application to cattle via projectile for control of horn flies. The listing is a notice of receipt and does not mean EPA has approved the use.
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