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Pesticide Products

Pesticide Product
Active and other ingredients together make up a pesticide product.

A pesticide is any substance "intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest." Many people are surprised to learn that antimicrobials, herbicides, and bug repellents are all types of pesticides. Plant growth regulators, defoliants, desiccants, and nitrogen stabilizers are also pesticides.

The label is the law! Following the label directions is less risky, too.
All pesticides have some risk. Risk depends on the amount of exposure and the toxicity of the ingredients.
Each registered product has a signal word on the label to indicate its level of toxicity. Some products are considered minimum risk pesticides and are exempt from EPA registration under certain conditions.
Pesticides can be formulated as liquids, dusts, gels, baits, etc., and the formulation may affect the risk.
While NPIC does not make product recommendations, our Pesticide Specialists may be able to put you in touch with local experts who can.
For help with specific products including application instructions, where to buy a product, or similar questions, visit our list of contacts for pesticide manufacturers.