Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Hexythiazox
Summary
The EPA is proposing changes to how the pesticide hexythiazox is regulated in the United States. Hexythiazox is used on crops to kill spider mites and other pests, and this rule examines whether current safety limits for this pesticide need to be adjusted or if it should be removed from certain uses.
Key Points
- 1Hexythiazox is a pesticide sprayed on agricultural crops to control spider mites and similar pests
- 2The EPA is reviewing the safety limits (called 'tolerances') for how much of this pesticide can remain on food and crops
- 3The public has until April 15, 2026 to submit comments about this proposed regulation
- 4The EPA may change, keep the same, or eliminate the allowed amounts of this pesticide depending on safety research
- 5This affects farmers who use this pesticide, food producers, and consumers who eat treated crops
Impact Assessment
If you are a farmer, this means your options for controlling spider mites and other pests on crops may change, requiring you to potentially adopt alternative pest management strategies or reformulate your current pesticide applications.
National
Moderate
Key Dates
February 13, 2026
Regulatory Connections
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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