On June 13, 2025, the Environmental Protection Network (EPN) submitted comments to the EPA supporting the proposed registration of pesticide products containing Vadescana dsRNA to control Varroa mites in commercial honeybee colonies. We support EPA’s thorough risk assessment, noting minimal risks to humans and wildlife. We also recommended incorporating the product into Integrated Pest Management guidance and urged EPA to reassess the registrations of broader-spectrum insecticides currently used against Varroa mites.
EPN Comments on Proposed Registration of Pesticides Containing Vadescana dsRNA
