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

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 03/16/2020 10:58 AM EDT
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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:

Direct questions about pesticide products used in relation to COVID-19 to DEC's Pesticide Product Registration Section at 518-402-8768 or ppr@dec.ny.gov.