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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pesticide Information

Pesticide Use. Did You Know:

Pesticide products used to disinfect surfaces or objects must first be registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and then by DEC.
EPA has activated its Emerging Viral Pathogens Guidance for Antimicrobial Products in order to enable the use of certain EPA-registered disinfectant products against COVID-19.
DEC has created a list of products registered in New York State that correspond to the list of products identified by EPA. This list is subject to change, so refer back.

disinfection of a doorknob

Protection. Protect yourself and others by following label directions for product use information including:

Allowing the product to remain in contact on the surface for the prescribed length of time
Adhering to the requirements by wearing the appropriate personal protection equipment that may be listed on the product label

Prevention. Arm yourself with knowledge. For more information related to COVID-19, please visit the following webpages:

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Basil Seggos, Commissioner

COVID-19: Pesticide Use in Protection and Prevention Against Viral Transmission