Pest control products protect our families, pets, and communities from mosquitoes, ticks, rodents, bedbugs, and cockroaches, and help prevent health issues associated with these pests. We know that keeping your family and loved ones safe is your top priority, and we want to help ensure you have all the tools and information you need to make an informed decision about controlling pests. Visit our microsite, Debug the Myths, for more information.
Question: What is a pesticide? Answer: “Pesticide” can refer to any substance or mixture of substances used to control, prevent or repel any pest, including weeds, insects, rodents, fungus, and more. Herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and rodenticides are all well-known pesticides.
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The specialty pesticides and fertilizer industry plays an essential role in protecting public health and infrastructure. Pesticide applicators use our industry’s products to fight diseases and pests that threaten the safety of our communities. Accordingly, we are actively monitoring and engaging on federal and state activities related to preventing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). We’ll continue to provide updates as we learn new information.
Managing Aquatic Invasive Plants
Non-native invasive plants like hydrilla, water hyacinths & water lettuce impact approximately 1.5 million acres in Florida. If invasive plants aren’t controlled, they can prevent oxygen from reaching fish and other wildlife when they cover the water’s surface. Removing aquatic weeds prevents them from having negative impacts on our communities and ecosystems, such as completely blocking waterways or getting caught in boat motors.