Madison, WI — June 10, 2025
IPM Institute is excited to announce that the latest update to the Pesticide Risk Tool is live as of June 2025. This online decision-support tool helps growers, advisors and sustainability professionals evaluate risks related to pesticide use, enabling informed pest management decision-making and promoting healthier people, pollinators and ecosystems.
Why the Pesticide Risk Tool?
Pesticides can pose risks to human health, biodiversity and the broader environment. Making informed, science-based decisions that consider the various risks associated with pesticide use is key to adopting a robust Integrated Pest Management program, protecting natural resources and advancing sustainable agriculture. Choosing products with lower risks also improves farm worker health and safety, protects the health of farming communities and addresses consumer concerns about pesticide residues on food.
The Pesticide Risk Tool was created to meet this need. Developed by the IPM Institute in collaboration with a team of scientists, the tool assesses pesticide risk across four key areas: consumer dietary risk, worker risk, pollinator risk and environmental risk (including to birds, small mammals, aquatic life, and others).
Users can compare pesticide options, identify lower-risk alternatives and track progress toward reducing pesticide risk.
What’s new in the updated Pesticide Risk Tool?
- A streamlined user interface for faster, more intuitive navigation
- Quick Product View enabling fast risk assessment for a product without setting up sites or blocks
These updates make it easier to access important pesticide risk information and make informed decisions. Whether you’re a grower, advisor, or supply chain sustainability professional, the Pesticide Risk Tool is a valuable resource to support achieving your sustainability goals.
Explore the Updated Tool
To learn more and explore the latest features, visit pesticiderisk.org
