New labels For Mosquito Control From EPA

The new recommendations are aimed at clarifying statements regarding use of mosquito control products that may have been unclear to users, and suggest appropriate label language.

The EPA is recommending that pesticide registrants improve their label statements on mosquito control products that require by ultra-low volume aerial or ground applications to promote consistency and clarity. This will help public health agencies use the most effective controls while ensuring public safety.. The recommendations are as follows:

1. Applications should be done by trained personnel.
2. Mosquito control directions should be separated from directions for any other use.
3. Precautions and directions should make clear the hazards to aquatic life and allow use over bodies of water in some cases.
4. Users should consult state or other agencies to determine need for permits or other regulations.
5. Spray/fog spectrum or droplet sizes should be specified.
6. Precautions to protect bees should allow applications to protect public health on the basis of evidence of disease.
7. Labels should include limits on timing and number of applications.

To view the seven new recommendations, go to https://www.epa.gov/PR Notices/.