Microbial pesticides Microorganisms that kill, inhibit, or out compete pests, including insects or other microorganisms. Molluscicides Kill snails and slugs. Ovicides Kill eggs of insects and mites. Pheromones Biochemicals used to disrupt the mating behavior of insects. Rodenticides Control mice and other rodents.
Desiccants Promote drying of living tissues, such as unwanted plant tops.
Insect growth regulators Disrupt the molting, maturity from pupal stage to adult, or other life processes of insects. EPA also has a role in regulating devices used to control pests. A mousetrap is an example of a device. Unlike pesticides, EPA does not require devices to be registered with the Agency. Fertilizers, nutrients, and other substances used to promote plant survival and health are not considered plant growth regulators and thus are not pesticides.