In April 2021, the EPA opened up the public comment period for possible regulation changes regarding the popular mosquito control insecticide malathion.
Category: Pesticide News
EPA Seeking Comments on Minimum Risk Pesticide Program
Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it’s requesting public comments for possible policy changes related to minimum risk pesticide exemptions. If you regularly use pesticides classified as “minimum risk” and are therefore not regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), read on to learn more about the potential changes and… Continue reading EPA Seeking Comments on Minimum Risk Pesticide Program
EPA Addresses Risks Posed by Four Common Herbicides
In March, the EPA released interim decisions and made updates to label language for four Pyridines and Pyrimidines herbicides to address ecological risks.
PFAS Appearing In Variety of Pesticides, EPA Responds
An environmental group discovered multiple herbicides and insecticides contain PFAS – a chemical that can lead to health issues. Here’s the EPA’s response,
EPA Extends Chlorpyrifos Public Comment Period; Future Use In Doubt
With a new administration and new executive orders, the future of the controversial pesticide chlorpyrifos is in doubt.
2021 WPS Training Update: New AEZ Requirements
This blog reviews the new WPS Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) requirements enacted by the EPA in Dec 2020.
New Michigan Emergency Rule Extends License Renewal Deadline
On December 30, a new emergency rule extended the validity of Michigan many pesticide applicator licenses. Read more to see if you qualify for this extension!
Oregon Phasing Out Chlorpyrifos Use by 2023
Last week, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) filed Administrative Rules with the Oregon Secretary of State that immediately limits the use of chlorpyrifos-based products and phases out nearly all use by December 31, 2023. ODA said they wrote the rules with the help of a “diverse workgroup” of leaders and experts from many backgrounds including agriculture,… Continue reading Oregon Phasing Out Chlorpyrifos Use by 2023
2020 Recap: Positive Pest Control Company News
In this blog, we highlight various stories that show the many ways pest management professionals like you have made a positive difference in local communities.
By the Numbers: Inside Washington’s Murder Hornet Nest
After the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) found and removed an Asian Giant Hornet nest late last month, there was still one major step left; opening and examining the nest. Removal of the nest itself was complicated due to the fact that it was tucked inside a tree. Once WSDA entomologists had safely removed the… Continue reading By the Numbers: Inside Washington’s Murder Hornet Nest