--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20250814-epa-tightens-methomyl-rules-to-protect-endangered-species/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # EPA tightens methomyl rules to protect endangered species Publication Date: 14.08.2025, 10:00 All US products reclassified as restricted-use; new label measures target runoff, drift, and habitat risks. The US Environmental Protection Agency has approved new label requirements for the insecticide methomyl, adding runoff controls, drift reduction measures, and geographic restrictions aimed at safeguarding endangered species and sensitive habitats. The move follows a 2024 biological opinion from the National Marine Fisheries Service, which found methomyl use was likely to adversely affect dozens of species under its jurisdiction. Methomyl, used on a range of crops from vegetables to orchard fruit, is now classified entirely as a restricted-use pesticide, meaning it may only be applied by certified applicators. The last remaining non-restricted product has been reclassified at the request of its registrant. EPA’s updated labels include maximum annual application rate limits, incident reporting requirements, and instructions for applicators to check the agency’s online [Bulletins Live! Two](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%3Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%25252FCL0%25252Fhttps%25253A%2525252F%2525252Fwww.epa.gov%2525252Fendangered-species%2525252Fbulletins-live-two-view-bulletins%25252F1%25252F010001961b4b4403-e2128b7e-fb8f-4a7e-abdf-8acd9467152f-000000%25252F7eo3GOaGsNgPtqHI7bT4ptS0ca9g65D3RDGazpoUbIU%25253D400%2526data%3D05%25257C02%25257Cpeterson.stevenr%252540epa.gov%25257C7d92a972f5674953d9c108dd7780243c%25257C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7%25257C0%25257C0%25257C638798114423010901%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%25253D%25253D%25257C0%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%3D3TLBkP2m%25252FNvZwzOSHRASGtXmmK6SogXJwbJ88U6I5VY%25253D%2526reserved%3D0%2F1%2F010001989e29eebc-6dbcbe22-c142-47c6-a5c8-3b0283e8ffd7-000000%2FxQ-KF0vJfpSFYvy-JEjwPIvXYPSnaKKKnXRCdnFsU4Y%3D418&data=05%7C02%7Chong.nadtya%40epa.gov%7Cb8cfad49c56149a204c308ddd9983e18%7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7%7C0%7C0%7C638905970398500662%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cSU6RHUeNQQcEQIxsT06QMm0LM9cp53Vjjb1OCFMRcQ%3D&reserved=0) platform for location-specific restrictions and the EPA’s [APPRIL database](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fordspub.epa.gov%252Fords%252Fpesticides%252Ff%253Fp%3DAPPRIL_PUBLIC%3A2%3A%3A%3A%3A%3A%3A%2F1%2F010001989e29eebc-6dbcbe22-c142-47c6-a5c8-3b0283e8ffd7-000000%2F84QgiIkUZUA2y19fwsg3MfE3CG-VPzLQPHe4RukffXw%3D418&data=05%7C02%7Chong.nadtya%40epa.gov%7Cb8cfad49c56149a204c308ddd9983e18%7C88b378b367484867acf976aacbeca6a7%7C0%7C0%7C638905970398514269%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Xp81CnkoXcZJDRyhYvLixnbdfOQbOd7N2wRZRGrsxVo%3D&reserved=0) for updated product labels. The measures are intended to cut chemical exposure to 61 listed species and 56 critical habitats identified by NMFS as at risk. The changes reflect a growing regulatory focus on biodiversity protection in pesticide oversight. While the action applies only to US growers, similar reviews in other jurisdictions could affect international markets for methomyl and related active ingredients. ADVERTISEMENT --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.