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Alan McStravick for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online It seems in the middle of the previous decade, the dangers associated with Bisphenol A (BPA) and, to a lesser extent, phthalates entered into the general consciousness of most Americans. We learned just how pervasive these hormone-mimicking chemicals were in a range of products we relied upon for our convenient lifestyles. Many people, upon learning of the side effects associated with toxic levels of these “endocrine...

Organic formula is safe around food, children and pets, but still powerful enough to send weevils packing OLDSMAR, Fla., Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Weevil Away, a 100% organic pest repellant, prevents infestations of weevils, roaches and pantry moths. The product comes in two forms: a liquid spray for cleaning inside drawers and cupboards and a scent pad for releasing a continuous aroma that's unpleasant to weevils and other insects but smells great to humans. Weevil Away is not a...

This is the sixth in a series of releases from the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) on the importance of pesticide stewardship. LAWRENCE, Kansas (PRWEB) February 01, 2013 Recently, an employee of an aerial application company was penalized for applying an agricultural pesticide without following all label directions and without the required applicator certification. In a separate case, a forest service company making an urban application was also fined for pesticide label violations...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The European Commission announced yesterday its position against the use of neonicotinoid insecticides, pushing nations within the European Union (EU) to impose a two year suspension on their use. The proposal, put forward at a meeting of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, would restrict the application of neonicotinoids as granules, seed-treatment or spray, on crops that are attractive to bees, particularly,...

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today its Agricultural Products Group has entered into a research and development collaboration agreement for several proprietary biological pesticides from Quimica Agronomica de Mexico. The two companies will co-develop the new fungicides and insecticides for use globally. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111101/NE97440LOGO ) "This transaction marks another step forward in our effort to...

Botector® is an effective plant protection product that works through natural competition for space and nutrients to prevent the gray mold pathogen, Botrytis cinerea, from colonizing on the flower or berry surface. It is ideal for use in Integrated Pest Management, there is no development of pathogen resistance and it is safe for humans, animals and beneficial insects. Vista, CA (PRWEB) January 19, 2013 Westbridge Agricultural Products announces that Botector® has been approved...

Pestroy is an extermination company that gets rid of pests permanently and safely using an Integrated Pest Management program (I.P.M.). This new technology allows them the opportunity to exterminate a house without resorting to the use of pesticides for most infestations. Montreal, QC (PRWEB) January 15, 2013 Whether commercial or residential, pests can ruin the integrity of a building or home. With real estate being one of the most valuable commodities in the world today, it is essential...

BRUSSELS, January 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A Humboldt Forum for Food and Agriculture report highlights that if neonicotinoid seed treatments were no longer available, impact on the EU economy could be as great as EUR4.5 billion with a loss of at least 50,000 farm jobs across the EU. Over a 5-year period, the EU could lose up to EUR17 billion and face a significant increase in pest pressure. "These figures demonstrate the value this technology brings to EU farming",...

Making the environment safer one landscape at a time is the mission of Natural Technologies Inc., a New Hampshire based company specializing in products for sustainable landscape management and organic lawn care solutions. Auburn, NH (PRWEB) January 02, 2013 Natural Technologies Inc. has announced an initiative to offer landscapers and lawn care service providers in Canada the opportunity to become Certified BeeSafe® Applicators and join their mission to manage lawns with natural,...

This is the fifth in a series of releases from the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) on the importance of pesticide stewardship. LAWRENCE, Kansas (PRWEB) December 31, 2012 The owner of a horticultural company was fined recently for using a restricted use pesticide (RUP) in ways that were inconsistent with the product label. The product’s use was restricted due to human health concerns, but workers had applied the product without proper training or the required personal protective...