§ 152.8 Products that are not pesticides because they are not for use against pests.

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Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER E—PESTICIDE PROGRAMS > PART 152—PESTICIDE REGISTRATION AND CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES > Subpart A—General Provisions

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A substance or article is not a pesticide, because it is not intended for use against “pests” as defined in § 152.5, if it is:

(a) A fertilizer product not containing a pesticide.

(b) A product intended to force bees from hives for the collection of honey crops.

[53 FR 15975, May 4, 1988, as amended at 66 FR 64764, Dec. 14, 2001]

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