TICK RESPONSIBLE FOR EQUINE PIROPLASMOSIS OUTBREAK IDENTIFIED The cayenne tick has been identified as one of the vectors of equine piroplasmosis in horses in a 2009 Texas outbreak, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists read more
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Mosquitoes – Pesticides for Mosquito Control
There are three main areas in mosquitos life cycle that are targeted as a means to control mosquitos. The main areas are: Larvicides Adulticides Misting Systems Larvicides target the mosquitoes during it’s Larval Stage. Adulticides focus on controlling the adult mosquito. The final area is outdoor misting systems that are designed to dispense insecticide in […]
Pesticides in Food
“Regulation” has become a word packed with a punch these days. In political debates, candidates either tout the need to increase regulations, or recommend doing away with or reducing the number of regulations read more…
Several states join lawsuit on EPA pesticide ban
The lawsuit centers on the EPA decision not to ban chlorpyrifos, which is a pesticide linked to health problems in humans using it kill insects and pests on crops. Some manufacturer have asked the EPA not to ban the product. Read the full article here.