In 1970, the newly formed EPA took over responsibility for pesticides.

Tests currently used to assess the safety of insecticides are inadequate and bees may potentially be affected more than previously thought, according to scientists. Researchers from Queen Mary ...

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month and an opportune time to review pesticide safety practices at your home or business. The Weed ...

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ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – With February and the end of winter approaching, most insects are still wrapped up in their cocoons to protect them from the cold temperatures outside. Although these ...

BOONVILLE, Mo. — Pesticide handling remains one of the most hazardous tasks on the farm, says Todd Lorenz, University of Missouri Extension agronomist. Quick action after exposure is essential, but ...

FDA issues emergency use authorization for topical spray to prevent and treat New World screwworm in multiple species.

California pesticide regulators are alerting growers and farm labor contractors to recurring gaps in workplace safety after releasing a new summary of the state’s most common pesticide-related ...

Pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables are the top food safety fear among consumers in five countries. Scientists from the not-for-profit group CABI used survey data from 8,644 people in ...

Just as the Toyota Prius was a major environmental breakthrough in the automotive industry, so have pesticide treated seeds served as a similar breakthrough in sustainable agriculture. The Prius ...