EO-14433

Eliminating Disease-Carrying Pests and Restoring Enjoyment of the Great Outdoors

Date Issued

Sep 29, 2026

Status

Active

AI Analysis Summary

America First Perspective

Executive Order 14433 aims to significantly reduce the populations of disease-carrying ticks and mosquitoes, which pose health risks and economic burdens on American communities. By implementing advanced, non-chemical pest control measures, this policy seeks to enhance public health and the enjoyment of outdoor spaces. For small businesses, particularly those in outdoor recreation, hospitality, and agriculture, this initiative could lead to a safer environment, potentially increasing foot traffic and reducing healthcare-related costs. The focus on technological solutions and cooperative agreements may also foster innovation and business opportunities within these sectors.

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Small Business Impact

Main Street Wins

By reducing tick and mosquito populations, this EO can create safer and more appealing environments for Main Street businesses, boosting customer visits and potentially lowering healthcare costs related to pest-borne diseases. The emphasis on non-chemical control methods could reduce regulatory burdens associated with pesticide use, benefiting small farmers and outdoor businesses.

Risks to Watch

The implementation of advanced technologies and biotechnologies might involve initial costs or require specialized knowledge, posing a challenge for small businesses with limited resources. Additionally, the focus on federal jurisdiction areas might not immediately benefit businesses located outside these zones.

America First Small Business Analysis — includes BLS, Census BFS, and FBI crime trends

Historical Cycle Connection

Similar initiatives to control pest populations have been seen in prior administrations, such as the efforts to combat the Zika virus during the Obama administration.
The use of non-chemical pest control aligns with environmental regulations promoted during the Clinton administration.
Executive Orders focusing on public health and safety have been common across administrations, reflecting a long-standing government responsibility.
The integration of technology in pest control reflects a modern approach seen in recent administrations, emphasizing innovation and public-private partnerships.

Economic & Data Context

BLS / Economic Indicators

The BLS reports a stable unemployment rate of 4.2% as of September 2026, indicating a relatively healthy job market that could support the workforce needed for implementing this EO. Although current FBI crime data is unavailable, historically, lower crime rates contribute to safer environments for small businesses. The Census BFS indicates ongoing small business formation, suggesting a resilient entrepreneurial spirit that could benefit from improved public health measures.

Community Poll

Does this executive order help or hurt independent Americans?

Full Text

[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 190 (Friday, October 2, 2026)] [Presidential Documents] [Pages 63125-63127] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-20320] Presidential Documents Federal Register / Vol. 91 , No. 190 / Friday, October 2, 2026 / Presidential Documents [[Page 63125]] Executive Order 14433 of September 29, 2026 Eliminating Disease-Carrying Pests and Restoring Enjoyment of the Great Outdoors By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Background and Purpose. Ticks and mosquitoes are among the deadliest animals worldwide, transmitting major diseases that impose growing health and economic burdens on the American public. Foreign, invasive mosquitoes, especially the Asian tiger and Egyptian mosquitoes, are multiplying across the United States and have become the dominant species in some areas, including the District of Columbia (DC), spreading disease and diminishing quality of life. Furthermore, the expanding tick populations in the United States expose Americans, our pets, and our livestock to debilitating and expensive health risks. Historical approaches have relied primarily on the use of conventional pesticides; however, the use of commonsense, non-chemical, technology-enabled measures can significantly reduce the negative effects of these pests, enhancing enjoyment of the great outdoors for all Americans. Sec. 2. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to develop and deploy commonsense approaches and technological capabilities to suppress tick and mosquito populations and address the harms these insects cause, using improved detection, screening, prevention, and health care interventions. These goals will be achieved through the following policy priorities: (a) Leading the world in safe and effective tick and mosquito population control to prevent disease through smart land management techniques and procedures, natural predator populations, non-chemical pest control measures, and advanced technologies, including sterile insect techniques and insect control tools developed with safe and effective biotechnologies. (b) Diagnosing, preventing, and treating the syndromes and diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes in the United States, including alpha-gal syndrome, Theileriosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, and Babesiosis (spread by ticks), and viral infections such as West Nile, Zika, Chikungunya, and Dengue fever (spread by mosquitoes). (c) Advancing the objectives of the DC. Safe and Beautiful Task Force set forth in Executive Order 14252 of March 27, 2025 (Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful), by reducing the invasive tick and mosquito populations across DC both safely and effectively, without negative effects on beneficial insects, native plants and animals, or the natural beauty of our parks, waterways, and recreational areas. (d) Expanding the successful techniques and approaches developed in section 3 of this order as a model for nationwide control of tick and invasive mosquito populations. Sec. 3. Implementation. (a) Within 60 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Administrator of General Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall develop and implement a campaign across DC to, by 2028, reduce the Asian tiger mosquito, Egyptian mosquito, and other invasive mosquito populations, as appropriate, by 90 percent and reduce the tick population by 50 percent, with further reductions as practicable. The campaign shall: [[Page 63126]] (i) remediate tick and mosquito breeding grounds on lands subject to Federal jurisdiction throughout DC, including by reducing tick and mosquito habitats through landscaping and drainage improvements, e.g., mowing and rain gardens, and strategic deployment of natural, targeted controls; (ii) control pest transport and key host reservoir or amplification populations, including rodents and deer, that facilitate ticks and tickborne diseases; (iii) prioritize the use of commercial capabilities or cooperative agreements, including the deployment of advanced technological solutions such as sterile insect techniques for mosquitoes or other safe and effective biotechnologies; and (iv) include a plan, developed in consultation with the Government of DC, as appropriate, for implementing tick and mosquito controls on lands across DC communities. (b) Within 60 days of the date of this order, to expedite the campaign ordered in subsection 3(a) of this order, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall: (i) submit to the President, through the Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor, a regulatory framework, informed by relevant academic centers and industry, for the planned development and release into the environment of advanced, safe, and effective tick and mosquito control technologies. This framework shall consider sterilization techniques, safe genetic modification, and use of safe, beneficial bacteria, in alignment with Executive Order 14292 of May 5, 2025 (Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research); and (ii) prioritize and expeditiously advance or register novel tick and mosquito control methods or products that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency finds to be both safe and effective. (c) Within 90 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, building on the Lyme Disease Moonshot initiative already underway, as appropriate, shall: (i) issue prize competition announcements under 15 U.S.C. 3719 or other applicable laws, or direct research and development programs for rapid diagnostics to identify, prophylactics to prevent--and therapeutics to treat--tick- and mosquito-borne diseases of consequence as determined by the head of the agency, including those listed in subsection 2(b) of this order; and (ii) review available and candidate immunotherapy treatments for alpha-gal syndrome and develop a research agenda to accelerate the clinical review of viable candidates. (d) Within 90 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of Agriculture, in coordination with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall issue prize competition announcements under 15 U.S.C. 3719 or other applicable laws, or direct research programs, for the development of non-chemical means to reduce tick- and mosquito-borne diseases of consequence, including through reducing tick and mosquito populations. (e) Within 60 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, as appropriate, shall explore options for labeling food and drug products that include significant amounts of alpha-galactose, in a manner similar to other allergy warnings. (f) The Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the heads of other relevant agencies, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall review available resources to support the implementation of this order. Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: [[Page 63127]] (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. (d) The costs for publication of this order shall be borne by the Department of the Interior. (Presidential Sig.) THE WHITE HOUSE, September 29, 2026. [FR Doc. 2026-20320 Filed 10-1-26; 11:15 am] Billing code 4310-10-P