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10 Times as Much of This Toxic Pesticide Could End Up on Your Tomatoes and Celery Under a New EPA Proposal
24 Apr 2024 09:26 GMT
… including some closely related pesticides.
In response to questions … a chemical doesn’t damage the brain. Several scientific … EPA effectively banned another organophosphate pesticide, chlorpyrifos, in 2021, … agency also dismissed a rat study submitted to the …
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‘Bug splat’ survey shows 78% decline in flying insects in two decades
23 Apr 2024 23:12 GMT
… conservation groups said insects pollinate crops, provide natural pest control, decompose waste, … loss and damage of habitats, climate change, pollution and pesticide use – … on nature – habitat loss and damage, pesticide use, pollution, and climate change …
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New invasive pest elm zigzag sawfly poses threat to region's trees
23 Apr 2024 21:35 GMT
Starting next week, crews will fan out through Worcester County and the rest of Massachusetts to look for the invasive elm zigzag sawfly that’s a threat to the survival of elm trees.
Crews will conduct visual surveys in areas where there are dense patches …
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Illinois residents encouraged to destroy the eggs of invasive insects to slow spread
23 Apr 2024 10:37 GMT
While Chicagoans were alarmed to learn the spotted lanternfly had been found in Illinois last year, experts say spring is the time to take action against that insect — as well as another damaging invasive species that has made far more inroads and gotten …
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MU offering Pest Monitoring Network to farmers
22 Apr 2024 22:39 GMT
… The network provides alerts when pests like the Japanese Beetle, … be vigilant as these pests are attracted to lower … weeds.
Black cutworms can damage corn seedlings by cutting them … these insects, growers can visit ipm.missouri.edu/pestmonitoring or …
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Dhanuka Agritech launches insecticide ‘LaNevo’ and a bio-fertiliser ‘MYCORe Super’
22 Apr 2024 22:00 GMT
… further strengthening Dhanuka’s insecticide portfolio. LaNevo offers … pests, LaNevo offers farmers better control over crop damage … ’ is tough for insect-pest resistance development, and effectively … lower surface hiding insect-pest. This insecticide is easy …
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Game commission plans insecticide spraying on state land
22 Apr 2024 20:00 GMT
… effort to control invasive insect the spongy moth.
Statewide, more than … the regular season opener.
The insecticide being used is Mimic 2LV … .
Spongy moths, non-native pests also known as gypsy moths … of oak trees. The damage they cause can reduce access …
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Smart insecticide use is up to you
21 Apr 2024 22:32 GMT
… our problems. Insects feed on plants, pesticides kill insects, therefore we … A certain level of insect damage should be expected and acceptable … overuse of a single insecticide or insecticide family can lead to … be gone before codling moth adults start to lay …
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Smart Strategies for Effective Pest and Mice Management
21 Apr 2024 11:00 GMT
… the Consequences of Common Pests
Pests such as insects and rodents can truly … irritants, they can cause structural damage, spoil food, and spread illnesses … an Eco-Friendly Pest Control Service
When selecting a professional pest control service, choosing …
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Types of Pesticides Used in Agriculture: A Beginner’s Guide
21 Apr 2024 06:59 GMT
… devastate yields. These specialized pesticides target fungi specifically, preventing them from …
In case you missed it: Pest Control Cost Per Acre in India … crops. By controlling insect populations, pesticides protect plants from damage, leading to healthier …