Category Archives: Pest Management

EPA Pesticide Database to Aid Consumers in Controlling Bed Bugs

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Laura B.

With cases of bed bug infestations increasing, many people are turning to pesticides as a means of ridding their homes of the pest. To help people find an appropriate pesticide for use on bed bugs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency … Continue reading →

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CONSUMER ALERT: EPA Advises Care When Selecting Pesticides for Bedbug Control

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Laura B.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to alert consumers that there has been an increase of individuals or companies who offer to control bedbugs with unrealistic promises of effectiveness or low cost. Because bed bug infestations are so difficult … Continue reading →

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EPA Seeks to Disclose Pesticide Inert Ingredients

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Laura B.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is requesting public comment on options for disclosing inert ingredients in pesticides. In this anticipated rulemaking, EPA is seeking ideas for greater disclosure of inert ingredient identities. Inert ingredients are part of the end use … Continue reading →

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Study Finds Insecticide Residues in U.S. Homes

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. Insecticides used in and around homes — including products voluntarily removed from the market years ago — were measured on the floors of U.S. residences, according to the first study large enough to … Continue reading →

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New insights into plants' chemical defense mechanisms could lead to ecofriendly fungicides, pesticides, climate-proof crops

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Biopact. Even closely related plants produce their own natural chemical cocktails, each set uniquely adapted to the individual plant’s specific habitat. Comparing anti-fungals produced by tobacco and henbane, an international team of researchers discovered that … Continue reading →

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States Battle Pesticides in Groundwater

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story from ABC News. Should we be worried about pesticides in groundwater contaminating the water we drink and the food we eat? According to many public health and environment officials nationwide, the answer is yes. In the … Continue reading →

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Texas School Districts Make Pest Control 'Dean's List'

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Two North Texas school districts, with help from Texas AgriLife Extension Service, have earned national recognition for controlling pests safely and efficiently from the IPM Institute of North America.

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USDA axes national survey charting pesticide use

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story from the Associated Press. Consumers and farmers will soon be on their own when it comes to finding out which pesticides are being sprayed on everything from corn to apples. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said … Continue reading →

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Leading by Example, GSA Goes Organic

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Spring is here, and the General Services Administration has begun using organic fertilizer on the grounds of all its federal buildings in the National Capital Region. The region, which is part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, … Continue reading →

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EPA asks nine major national chains to pull illegal Miracle-Gro pesticides from shelves

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 today reinforced its concern for the safety of consumers by issuing “stop sale, use or removal” orders to retailers Home Depot, Lowe’s, Wal-Mart, Ace, Do-It-Best, True Value, Sam’s Club, … Continue reading →

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