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Contacting EPA about Pesticides Health and Safety Issues

On this page:

General information
Pesticides on food
Worker protection
Pesticide applicator training
Pesticide safety
West nile virus
Reducing pesticide risk
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

General Information

National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)

National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) | 800-858-7378

Pesticides on Food

General Information

Office of Pesticide Programs | pesticideusesite@epa.gov

Meat and Poultry

USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline | 888-674-6854

Organic Food

USDA National Organic Program | 202-720-3252

Seafood

FDA Food Information and Seafood Hotline | 888-723-3366

Pesticide Residues on Food

Office of Pesticide Programs | pesticideusesite@epa.gov

Worker Protection

Office of Pesticide Programs

Carolyn Schroeder | schroeder.carolyn@epa.gov | 202-566-2376

EPA Regional Offices

Regional contact information

Pesticide Applicator Training

General Information

Carolyn Schroeder | schroeder.carolyn@epa.gov | 202-566-2376

Certification and Training

EPA Regional Contacts

Pesticide Inspector Training

Andy Wilson | 404-562-9000

Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Coordinators

Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Coordinators

Pesticide Safety

National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)

National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) | 800-858-7378

Reporting a Chemical Spill

National Response Center (U.S. Coast Guard) | 800-424-8802

Pesticides and National Strategies for Health Care Providers

Jennifer Park | park.jennifer@epa.gov | 202-566-2448

West Nile Virus

General Information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | 888-232-4636

In Your Area

Contact Your State

Reducing Pesticide Risk

Biological Pesticides (biochemicals, microbials, plant incorporated protectants, emerging technologies)

BPPD Ombudsman | BPPDquestions@epa.gov

Reduced Risk Pesticide Program

N athan Mellor | mellor.nathan@epa.gov | 202-566-2829

Reduced Risk | oppreducedrisk@epa.gov

Integrated Pest Management

Center for Integrated Pest Management (Pest Management, Outreach Materials/Webinars and Coordination Support)

Center for IPM | ipm@epa.gov

Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program

PESP Information | info_pesp@epa.gov