Pro pesticide preemption

If you’re a pest management professional (PMP) who is worried about complying with, or has complied with, different pesticide regulations from city to city or county to county in the state you service, then you’re familiar with pesticide preemption.

Pesticide preemption laws mean the state preempts or prevents local governments from regulating pesticides, so they cannot enact stricter laws than the state.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state lead agencies base decisions on extensive research that shows product effectiveness, as well as label verbiage that outlines proper use. States may impose additional restrictions for use; keeping its residents safe is the main objective.

There are instances where local officials have enacted stricter standards than the EPA and their state lead agencies. The National Pest Management Association is working hard to preserve pesticide preemption laws, because federally and state regulated pesticides protect public health, and ensure PMPs properly use pesticides in every city or county they service.

Read more: The importance of maintaining pesticide preemption laws