What is EPA Region 5 doing on WNV?
Region 5 Pesticides Program Section (PPS) has established a network of public health and other State and local agencies in order to share information among States on West Nile and other mosquito-borne diseases. PPS continues to monitor WNV activity both in Region 5 and nationwide. PPS provides label interpretations to state regulators and the public regarding mosquito control products. The Region 5 Pesticide Enforcement staff may investigate mosquito control products which are unregistered or improperly labeled. PPS promotes increased oversight/inspections of mosquito applicators by state regulators.