What is a key feature of a lawn care pesticide?

A key feature of a lawn care pesticide is that it must be registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This registration ensures that the pesticide has undergone rigorous testing for efficacy and safety, which includes evaluations of its potential effects on human health and the environment. The EPA’s role is crucial in regulating pesticides in the United States, thereby providing assurance that the products available for use are both effective for their intended purposes and safe when used according to label instructions.

This regulation helps maintain environmental integrity and public health standards. Lawn care pesticides can include a wide range of products, whether synthetic or natural, so focusing solely on their synthetic compound status or limiting them to indoor use would overlook the broader categorizations and applications of pesticides in lawn care. Additionally, while some pesticides might be included under a general category, they must still meet the EPA's regulatory requirements for registration to be legally marketed and used.