• Oral Arguments Presented in Landmark Organic Lawsuit against Monsanto

    Updated: 2012-02-10 04:01:59
    (Beyond Pesticides, February 10, 2012) Federal District Court Judge Nancy Buchwald heard oral arguments on January 31 on a pre-trial motion filed by Monsanto to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it by the Public Patent Foundation (PUBPAT) on behalf of family farmers, seed businesses, organic agricultural organizations, and environmental groups. The case, Organic Seed Growers [...]

  • Groups Petition To Ban GE Salmon As an Unsafe Food Additive

    Updated: 2012-02-09 04:01:59
    (Beyond Pesticides, February 9, 2012) Consumer groups submitted a formal petition on Tuesday asking the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to classify and evaluate AquaBounty’s “AquAdvantage” genetically engineered (GE) salmon and all of its components as a food additive. Currently FDA’s review process classifies the GE salmon as a new animal drug, which the petitioners [...]

  • Processed Meat Found to Increase Risk of Diabetes in Native Americans

    Updated: 2012-02-08 10:18:57
    A recent study is showing results that may not be all that surprising, but should be a good reminder for most people about some basic food facts, as it researched the effects of canned processed meat like SPAM on Native […]

  • Under Pressure From Industry Dioxin Guidelines Delayed By EPA

    Updated: 2012-02-08 04:01:44
    (Beyond Pesticides, February 8, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency missed a deadline to release federal guidelines on the dangers of excess dioxin chemicals in the food supply and environment, giving ammunition to critics who are urging the agency to change course. EPA was scheduled to release standards in January 2012 that would for the [...]

  • Tell USDA to Support Phase-Out of Synthetic Amino Acid for Poultry

    Updated: 2012-02-07 04:01:46
    (Beyond Pesticides, February 7, 2012) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) is accepting public comments until April 6, 2012 on a National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) proposal to begin phasing out the use of the synthetic methionine, with a reduction in the current allowable level. Methionine is required for proper cell [...]

  • Foundation Funds Three Organic Plant Breeding Fellowships with $375,000 Donation

    Updated: 2012-02-06 04:01:51
    (Beyond Pesticides, February 6, 2012) The Clif Bar Family Foundation announced that it has awarded the first fellowships in organic plant breeding ever granted in the United States. Funded through its organic seed initiative, known as Seed Matters, the foundation provided $375,000 to fund three Ph.D. fellowship students for five years in organic plant breeding. [...]

  • How to Correctly Identify Your Insect

    Updated: 2012-02-03 13:58:33
    Carpenter ants are polymorphic meaning that the same species can have multiple sizes of workers. One of the best methods of identifying carpenter ants from other ants, is to look for their specific characteristics. They will have a waist with only one node and a thorax with an evenly rounded upper surface.

  • Research Shows Structural IPM Confronts Pests and Reduces Pesticides

    Updated: 2012-02-03 04:01:32
    (Beyond Pesticides, February 3, 2012) A new study recently published in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management (JIPM) shows that from 2003 to 2008 the use of insecticide active ingredients was reduced by about 90% in University of Florida (UF) housing buildings after an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program was implemented. The results of the [...]

  • Mole Control

    Updated: 2012-02-02 21:42:04
    Moles are notorious for the amount of damage they can cause to a lawn, golf course and sod farms. Knowing a little about the mole, its habitat and diet will help you be more successful in your control and elimination projects. With constant digging and tunneling in the search for their food source turf grass insects and earthworms, moles can do quite a bit of damage before you even know they are there.

  • Renewable Energy Deals Hit Record High in 2011

    Updated: 2012-02-02 15:35:09
    There’s no question that our current energy sources aren’t sustainable. The scientists have sounded the alarm years ago now, and politicians along with businesses are slowly starting to catch up. Still, the transition to renewable energy sources is happening, and […]

  • Beyond Pesticides Joins Consumer-Backed Effort to Label GE Food

    Updated: 2012-02-02 04:01:33
    (Beyond Pesticides, February 2, 2011) Beyond Pesticides has partnered with the Just Label It (JLI) campaign, which is made up of a broad-based coalition of 460 partner organizations demanding that consumers have the right to know what is in our food. The campaign has already generated over a half-million consumer comments in support of a [...]

  • Seasonal Guide To Ant Control Food Type Selection

    Updated: 2012-02-02 00:26:33
    SPRING Ants search for protein to nourish the brood. Capitalize on this ant craving by selecting Maxforce Granular Insect Bait and/or Maxforce Bait Stations. SUMMER Ants forage for sweet honeydew, which is typically found on plants and ornamentals. Choose a bait that is high in carbohydrates, such as Maxforce FC Ant Killer Bait Gel. FALL [...]

  • Pesticides Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency

    Updated: 2012-02-01 05:59:27
    (Beyond Pesticides, February 1, 2012) Pesticides could be suppressing vitamin D levels in people, leading to deficiency and disease, say scientists. This comes from a new study which discovered that adults with high serum concentrations of organochlorine pesticides, such as DDT, have lower vitamin D levels, further proving that these chemicals have a long-lasting impact [...]

  • How to Deal with Squirrel Pests

    Updated: 2012-01-31 21:47:06
    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.

  • 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!

  • DRYWOOD TERMITES-Everything You Need to Know!

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

  • 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.

  • Advance Termite Bait Stations HOW TO Video

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

  • 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 […]

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