This session was originally presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension's Pesticide Management Education Program as part of Cornell Cooperative Extension's Agriculture, Food & Environmental Systems In-Service, on November 4th, 2020. 

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC and Poison Control have noted a rise in the misuse of disinfectants, which are pesticides. In this session, we will discuss disinfectant registration, including the NYSDEC list of disinfectants for use against SARS-CoV-2 versus the EPA list N. We will also cover certification requirements for disinfectant use outside of the home, how to help your clients use disinfectants properly, and PPE requirements for COVID protection vs for the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS).