• NJ School Pesticide Exposure Incident Reinforces Need for Policy

    Updated: 2011-10-31 04:01:26
    (Beyond Pesticides, October 31, 2011) The Borough Council of Oradell, NJ has pledged to review the use of pesticides on public grounds following an incident in which children may have been allowed to prematurely re-enter an herbicide-treated soccer field. This incident recalls the recently reported exposure and poisoning that occurred in Ohio a few weeks [...]

  • Common Types of Household Roaches

    Updated: 2011-10-28 16:10:41
    There are over 3,500 species of roaches, but some are more likely to be the pests that invade your home. In this article we review common household roaches and treatment methods. There are only about 12 species of roaches that are the regular invaders of homes.

  • Monsanto Invests in Pollinator Research, Ignores Effects of Pesticides

    Updated: 2011-10-28 05:01:23
    (Beyond Pesticides, October 28, 2011) St. Louis-based chemical and seed giant Monsanto Co. has purchased a company called Beeologics, which has developed a product intended to counteract viral agents that plague honey bee colonies in an attempt to stem the effects of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). However, advocates wonder whether the antiviral agent will result [...]

  • Temprid SC Insecticide

    Updated: 2011-10-27 23:00:40
    Product code: 2785 Introducing a dimension where ants and perimeter pests cease to exist – Temprid SC Temprid SC (Suspension Concentrate Formulation) insecticide is an easy-to-use insect repellent and provides quick knockdown and long residual control of more than 50 pests. This high quality insect repellent combines the broad spectrum, fast-acting control of beta-cyfluthrin with [...]

  • Floating Japanese Debris Rapidly Approaching Hawaii

    Updated: 2011-10-27 16:26:28
    According to reports, some 5 to 20 million tons of debris – fishing boats, furniture, refrigerators –sucked into the Pacific Ocean in the wake of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami that happened on March 11 are currently floating rapidly across the […]

  • First Solar To Undergo Changes

    Updated: 2011-10-27 15:22:26
    Rob Gillette, the CEO of Tempe, Arizona-based First Solar, America’s largest solar company has stepped down and as a result, the firm’s shares have plummeted some 24 percent. The timing of the exit happened while some of the most high-profile […]

  • Are you hungry for change?

    Updated: 2011-10-27 14:33:49
    Head over to www.hungry4change.eu for your chance to join the debate on the future of sustainable agricultural productivity in Europe. This November the crop protection (pesticide) industry will webcast the ‘Hungry for Change’ conference. You can have your say via Facebook and Twitter; this is a unique opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas with [...]

  • Could Cockroaches Survive a Nuclear Explosion: Mythbusters says….

    Updated: 2011-10-27 05:50:46
    Could roaches survive a nuclear explosion? Find out what the Mythbusters say!

  • Students Poisoned by Pesticides Sprayed on Playing Field Outside of Classroom

    Updated: 2011-10-27 05:01:54
    (Beyond Pesticides, October 27, 2011) Forty-seven students from Edgewood Middle School in St. Clair Township, Ohio, reportedly fell ill after the school’s hired pest control company sprayed the herbicide Momentum, which contains the toxic ingredients 2,4-D, triclopyr and clopyralid, on nearby playing fields to treat for clover and other weeds. The incident and others like [...]

  • New Report Highlights GMOs’ False Promises and Failed Technologies

    Updated: 2011-10-26 05:35:02
    (Beyond Pesticides, October 26, 2011) A new report highlights scientific research and empirical experiences around the globe that demonstrate the failure of genetically modified (GM) seeds and crops to deliver on their advertised promises to increase yields, reduce pesticide usage, and tolerate drought with “climate ready” traits. A Global Citizens Report on the State of [...]

  • Virginia Shuts Down Reactors After Summer Quake

    Updated: 2011-10-26 01:51:15
    Taking notes from Japan, perhaps. Two Virginia nuclear reactors have been shut down since an earthquake hit the state in August; an event which thankfully caused little damage. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s review, however, is continuing and the agency hasn’t […]

  • Hazardous Waste Ban

    Updated: 2011-10-25 11:47:11
    More than one-hundred-seventy countries reportedly agreed last week to hasten along the adoption of a global ban on the export of hazardous wastes to developing countries. The environmental group Basel Action Network saw the deal as a major breakthrough. The […]

  • California Farmers Plant Bee-Friendly Habitat to Bolster Populations

    Updated: 2011-10-25 05:01:09
    (Beyond Pesticides, October 25, 2011) Farmers in California and other states have begun planting bee-friendly flowers and shrubs to attract bees, whose populations have been severely declining in recent years under a complex set of circumstances. Farmers hope to sustain native bees and strengthen dwindling honey bee populations as well as lower their pollination costs. [...]

  • Mice: The Winter Invader

    Updated: 2011-10-25 02:50:39
    The cool air of fall and approaching winter can bring in unwanted pests, like mice, who are searching for a warm haven from the harsh weather. Before mice can make their way into your home, mouse proof your residence so that the only guests you have for the holidays are the two legged kind. In this article we review prevention techniques and treatment options if mice have already invaded.

  • Beyond Pesticides Celebrates 30 Years of Making the Environment Safer

    Updated: 2011-10-24 05:01:48
    (Beyond Pesticides, October 24, 2011) This article is reprinted from the SafeLawns blog by Paul Tukey. Mr. Tukey, the founder of SafeLawns.org, is an American journalist, author, filmmaker and motivational public speaker, who has a particular expertise in environmental issues related to landscape management and water quality. We thank Paul for all of his tremendous [...]

  • Snap-e Mousetrap Video

    Updated: 2011-10-23 16:50:45
    How to video on the SNAP-e Mouse trap!

  • New: Solar Powered Keyboard

    Updated: 2011-10-23 10:13:35
    The K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard for Mac, a new offering from Logitech runs on the power of light. The solar-powered wireless keyboard is made only for Mac. Inside the box the product is sandwiched between four pieces of thin brown […]

  • Mice Infestation Control Options

    Updated: 2011-10-22 06:50:38
    There are various treatment options if you see signs of a mouse infestation. Many treatment options can be used in conjunction with one another to increase the effectiveness of controlling a mouse infestation. Signs of a mouse infestation might be chewed electrical wires, mouse dropping and gnawed wood. In this article we examine the different treatment options available to the DIY pest controller.

  • Public Input Needed on Organic Standards

    Updated: 2011-10-21 05:01:46
    (Beyond Pesticides, October 20, 2011) With the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) set to meet next month to decide on a range of issues regarding the future of organic food and farming in the United States, the public is invied to weigh in on a set of issues that continue to shape organic standards. The [...]

  • How to Keep the Occasional Pest OUT!

    Updated: 2011-10-20 20:50:45
    Often times we find that the seasonal temperature and moisture changes may also bring with it, an insect pest that is not our usual house pest. In this article, we will discuss ways to minimize this occurrence and keep occasional pests out of doors. Examples of common types of ‘occasional’ pests are earwigs, centipedes, box elder bugs, crickets and lady bugs.

  • Buy Organic Food On A Budget

    Updated: 2011-10-20 07:47:29
    Eating organic food is often thought to be more expensive, but it’s actually possible to enjoy the wonders of organic food on a budget as long as you know where to shop. I’ve been buying organic for over a year […]

  • Group Files Lawsuit for Failure to Protect Red-Legged Frogs

    Updated: 2011-10-20 05:01:22
    (Beyond Pesticides, October 20, 2011) The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit yesterday against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for failing to evaluate and act on threats to the threatened California red-legged frog posed by more than 60 toxic pesticides used in and near its habitats. The [...]

  • Federal Reserve Beige Book: Observations on the Ag Economy

    Updated: 2011-10-19 23:38:33
    Today the Federal Reserve Board released its Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions.  Commonly referred to as the “Beige Book,” the report included the following observations with respect to the U.S. agricultural economy: Sixth District- Atlanta- “Drought conditions persisted in much of Georgia and parts of Alabama. High livestock feed costs were pressuring poultry [...]

  • Reefer Madness

    Updated: 2011-10-19 09:40:24
    According to a recent Gallup poll, 50% of Americans are in favor legalizing marijuana. This is an all-time high. Actually these numbers are up from just 36% in 2006. There could be implications for national marijuana policy. In 1970 just […]

  • Contamination of Waterways Increases in California

    Updated: 2011-10-19 05:01:56
    (Beyond Pesticides, October 19, 2011) The latest water pollution data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 9 office shows considerable increases of chemical pollution, including pesticides, in California water bodies. According to the report, which gathered monitoring data for 2008-2010, more than half of the state’s water bodies do not meet existing water [...]

  • Tell USDA To Deny Deregulation of GE “Roundup Ready” Sugar Beets

    Updated: 2011-10-18 05:01:13
    (Beyond Pesticides, October 18, 2011) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently announced the availability of a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) that evaluates the potential environmental effects of deregulating (commercializing) sugar beets genetically engineered (GE) to be resistant to the herbicide glyphosate, commonly referred to as Roundup [...]

  • Bed Bug Resurgence

    Updated: 2011-10-17 23:10:00
    The resurgence of this age old pest has become a significant problem in dorm rooms, hotels, apartments, and permanent residences alike. Today’s mobile society and the loss of key pesticide tools present a unique challenge for Pest Management Professionals trying to successfully control bed bugs. A variety of methods need to be implemented for a successful management program.

  • Protect You and Your Family with PROTECTA BED!

    Updated: 2011-10-15 20:10:01
    The resurgence of this age old pest has become a significant problem in dorm rooms, hotels, apartments, and permanent residences alike. Today’s mobile society and the loss of key pesticide tools present a unique challenge for Pest Management Professionals trying to successfully control bed bugs. A variety of methods need to be implemented for a successful management program.

  • Time Mist Purge Dispenser Video

    Updated: 2011-10-15 03:09:57
    The resurgence of this age old pest has become a significant problem in dorm rooms, hotels, apartments, and permanent residences alike. Today’s mobile society and the loss of key pesticide tools present a unique challenge for Pest Management Professionals trying to successfully control bed bugs. A variety of methods need to be implemented for a successful management program.

  • European Union- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Developments

    Updated: 2011-10-13 15:45:31
    Driven by worrying levels of U.S. debt, Congressional authorizing committees, including Agriculture, face a deadline tomorrow for submitting policy proposals to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. Numerous lawmakers, commodity groups and farm organizations have released farm policy ideas in preparation for the looming deadline. Meanwhile, policy makers and producers are preparing to make [...]

  • WSJ.com- USDA Lowers Harvest Production Forecasts

    Updated: 2011-10-13 11:28:59
    Driven by worrying levels of U.S. debt, Congressional authorizing committees, including Agriculture, face a deadline tomorrow for submitting policy proposals to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. Numerous lawmakers, commodity groups and farm organizations have released farm policy ideas in preparation for the looming deadline. Meanwhile, policy makers and producers are preparing to make [...]

  • New Plant Species Discovered

    Updated: 2011-10-06 12:10:55
    A new species of plant which spreads its own seeds has been discovered in the South American country of Brazil. The plant, whose seed-dropping motion is somewhat akin to genuflection, was given the name Spigelia genuflexa. According to a late-breaking […]

  • Apple Founder Passes Away

    Updated: 2011-10-06 10:32:00
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