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Learn about Pesticides

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The EPA has a comprehensive process for reviewing and registering pesticide products and active ingredients for use. Learn more here (website opens in new tab).

Pesticide products are made up of both active and inert  ingredients, information about the inert materials can be found here (website opens in new tab).

National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)

For questions about pesticides contact the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC). Visit http://npic.orst.edu/ (website opens in new tab) or call 1-800-858-7378.

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets (AAFM)

AAFM's Public Health Agriculture Resource Management (PHARM) Division regulates the use of pesticides in Vermont. Learn more here (website opens in new tab).