EPA reviews new pesticide tricks: yawn-worthy farmer paperwork alert
Published Date: 8/20/2026
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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, you can comment by September 21, 2026. This keeps pesticide rules fresh and safe without extra costs right now, but it’s a big deal for future farming and pest control.
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4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
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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