• How to Deal with Squirrel Pests

    Updated: 2012-01-31 21:47:05
    Squirrels can cause quite a bit of damage or become a simple nuisance to the homeowner when the squirrel decides to use the facility or house for their nest. Squirrels commonly will gnaw their way into attics and floor joists for food storage or to take up residence, moving into spaces in between walls and floors. They can gain access through vents, broken windows, knotholes, and construction gaps under eaves and gables. In this article we discuss ways to handle a squirrel pest problem.

  • Take Action: EPA Proposes Expansion of Neurotoxic Pyrethroid Uses

    Updated: 2012-01-31 04:01:15
    (Beyond Pesticides, January 31, 2012) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed an expansion in pyrethrins/pyrethroid insecticide uses as part of its cumulative risk assessment for this neurotoxic class of chemicals. In the cumulative risk assessment, EPA concludes that pyrethroids “do not pose risk concerns for children or adults,” ignoring a wealth of independent data [...]

  • Technical Bulletin Supports Conversion to Organic No-Till Organic

    Updated: 2012-01-30 04:01:45
    (Beyond Pesticides, January 30, 2012) The Rodale Institute has published a new technical bulletin containing information and resources to assist farmers in transitioning to diversified organic no-till cropping systems. No-till practices are highly effective for preventing soil erosion and can also decrease labor requirements and fuel use, but they typically depend on heavy pesticide applications [...]

  • How Can You Save Money on Termite Control? Taurus SC is the Answer!

    Updated: 2012-01-28 23:23:25
    How can you save money on termite control? Taurus SC is the answer. The generic version of the well known product Termidor. Taurus uses the same chemical compositions at a much lower price point.

  • Head of Faulty Breast-Implant Firm Arrested

    Updated: 2012-01-28 08:10:19
    A global scare came to a dramatic conclusion as Jean-Claude Mas was arrested in France earlier this month. Following a long investigation, the man who was CEO of the firm Poly Implant Prothese was found to have sold sub-standard implants […]

  • Will a Warm Winter Mean More Pests?

    Updated: 2012-01-27 12:42:08
    How can you save money on termite control? Taurus SC is the answer. The generic version of the well known product Termidor. Taurus uses the same chemical compositions at a much lower price point.

  • Report Calls for Greater Review of Nanomaterials While Suit Seeks to Block Nanosilver Approval

    Updated: 2012-01-27 04:01:51
    (Beyond Pesticides, January 27, 2012) The National Research Council (NRC) released a report on Wednesday, finding that, despite extensive investment in nanotechnology and increasing commercialization over the last decade, insufficient understanding remains about the environmental, health, and safety aspects of nanomaterials. Just one day later, a lawsuit was filed in court by the Natural Resources [...]

  • Got Fleas? Find Your Solution with Precor at ePestSolutions.com!

    Updated: 2012-01-26 14:40:34
    Got Fleas? Find Your Solution with Precor at ePestSolutions.com!

  • EPA Awards Grant to Help Farm Workers Reduce Pesticide Risks

    Updated: 2012-01-26 04:01:48
    (Beyond Pesticides, January 26, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Monday that it is providing a $25,000 grant to the Comite de Apoyo a los Trabajadores Agrícolas (CATA) to reduce exposure to pesticides for farm workers in southern New Jersey. CATA, a Latino-led nonprofit organization, will educate migrant farm workers throughout the counties [...]

  • Apple Growers Request Use of Unregistered Pesticide, Public Comments Needed

    Updated: 2012-01-25 04:01:36
    (Beyond Pesticides, January 25, 2012) Apple growers in Michigan are seeking a Section 18 emergency exemption from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for an unregistered pesticide to curb fire blight on 10,000 acres of apples trees that are susceptible to a deadly disease. Even though Section 18 exemptions from federal pesticide law are only [...]

  • DRYWOOD TERMITES-Everything You Need to Know!

    Updated: 2012-01-25 03:42:02
    UC DAVIS Article about Drywood Termites.

  • Pesticide Toxic to Bees and Aquatic Life Contaminates Surface Waters

    Updated: 2012-01-24 04:01:12
    (Beyond Pesticides, January 24, 2012) Research published this month in the online edition of the Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology finds that the neonicotinoid pesticide imidacloprid contaminates surface waters in agricultural regions. Imidacloprid is a systemic pesticide, meaning it is taken up by a plant’s vascular system and expressed through pollen, nectar, and gutation [...]

  • How to Keep BedBugs from Coming Back!

    Updated: 2012-01-23 20:27:57
    Bed bugs can be a difficult pest to kill. The fact that they can live for up to a year without a meal makes them hard to completely rid yourself of. In this article, we discuss methods to kill bed bugs and to keep them from coming back.

  • EPA Seeks Input on Steps to Protect Endangered Wildlife from Prairie Dog Bait

    Updated: 2012-01-23 04:01:20
    (Beyond Pesticides, January 23, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking comments on draft Reasonable and Prudent Measures (RPMs) included in a draft Biological Opinion received from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) on January 17, 2012. This draft Biological Opinion addresses the potential effects from Rozol Prairie Dog Bait on wildlife [...]

  • Advance Termite Bait Stations HOW TO Video

    Updated: 2012-01-20 20:47:21
    Advance Termite Bait Stations HOW TO Video

  • All About Drain Flies

    Updated: 2012-01-20 12:42:01
    Drain flies, sometimes called moth flies are non-biting gnats with dark wings. Drain flies can be a nuisance for home owners. In this article we discuss how to identify and treat a drain fly problem. Drain flies, sometimes called moth flies are non-biting gnats with dark wings.

  • Snap-e Mouse Traps

    Updated: 2012-01-20 12:42:00
    Snap-e Mouse Trap Video How to....

  • Judge Questions California Approval of Methyl Iodide

    Updated: 2012-01-20 04:01:01
    (Beyond Pesticides, January 20, 2012) A California Superior Court Judge has questioned whether the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) complied with its legal obligation to consider alternative options before approving use of the toxic fumigant methyl iodide in 2010. Judge Frank Roesch raised the concern in comments from the bench during a January 13 [...]

  • New Details: 30th National Pesticide Forum, March 30-31 at Yale

    Updated: 2012-01-19 04:01:55
    (Beyond Pesticides, January 19, 2012) Although organic farming and land management continue to grow, policies to protect people from pesticides are threatened in the Northeast and around the country. At the same time, cutting-edge science links pesticide exposure to health problems, honey bee colony collapse, and other environmental issues. Join researchers, authors, beekeepers, organic business [...]

  • Things You Need to Know About Mice

    Updated: 2012-01-18 20:02:20
    DIY Pest Control is becoming more and more accessible due to internet web sites with professional strength products at low price points. To be an effective DIY Pest Controller, you should also arm yourself with the facts about your particular pest to ensure success. In this article, we discuss facts about mice that you need to know to be a successful DIY pest controller

  • GMO Development in Europe Takes a Hit, Focus on U.S. Markets To Intensify

    Updated: 2012-01-18 04:02:18
    (Beyond Pesticides, January 18, 2012) Given the persistent wariness of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Europe, Germany’s BASF will stop developing new products targeting the European market. The group announced on January 16 that it plans to refocus its activities in the sector on more receptive regions. Unfortunately, this means BASF will redouble its efforts [...]

  • Improving Air Quality in Your Home

    Updated: 2012-01-13 10:32:27
    The air quality in your home is essential for breathing easy. If you have found that the air quality in your home is becoming stale, there are a few things that you can do for very little money. The toxins […]

  • Federal Reserve Beige Book: Observations on the Ag Economy

    Updated: 2012-01-11 23:17:45
    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: Atlanta District: “While much of the District witnessed various degrees of drought ranging from ‘abnormally dry’ to ‘exceptional’ in late November [...]

  • Flourishing Winter Gardens

    Updated: 2012-01-10 10:25:08
    Winter gardening is something that millions of people take part in. The summer is one of the best times of the year for gardening; however, the winter takes most of the flowers and vegetables away. In an effort to spruce […]

  • Green Resolutions for 2012

    Updated: 2012-01-04 23:20:13
    It’s a new year, which means that it’s time to make some resolutions. Everybody makes resolutions for the new year, but how about some resolutions that aren’t focused on us? 2012 should be the year that you start making resolutions […]

  • Navien to Recall 13,000 Tankless Water Heaters

    Updated: 2012-01-04 14:15:53
    Navien is recalling about 13,000 tankless water heater units because of the potential risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The South Korean company has a California distributor for the tankless water heaters that deliver instantaneous hot water. Tankless water heaters are […]

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