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WEBBeyond Pesticides is a nonprofit organization that provides information and advocacy on pesticide hazards and safe alternatives. Learn about the latest news, take action on important issues, and access tools and resources for organic food and gardening.
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Roundup Shown to Kill Bees—But Not How You Might Expect
WEBA study shows that Roundup products containing glyphosate or acetic acid are harmful to bumblebees, while a product without glyphosate but with other inert ingredients is even more toxic. The study suggests that inert ingredients, not glyphosate, are the main cause of bee mortality and calls for better regulation of pesticide formulations.
Ultraviolet Light Researched as a Pest Control Technique
WEBResearchers compared the efficacy of four treatment approaches, including use of the insecticide spinetoram, a low powered application of UV-C light twice a week, a high-powered application of UV-C light twice a week, and an untreated control. Researchers also looked closely at mite egg hatchability by rearing eggs in the laboratory and then ...
WEBTurn your active pile regularly, mixing and loosening the materials with a spading fork, to pre-vent overheating and keep microorganisms happy and ac-tive. Ideal active compost temperature should be within 140 to 150 , or at slightly higher temperatures if you are composting diseased plant material, around 160 .
Non-Target Insects and Beneficial Species - Beyond Pesticides
WEBNon-target and beneficial species can be impacted by pesticides through direct or indirect routes, such as water contamination and runoff, pesticide residues, and by consuming food that has been sprayed. A 2014 study published in Chemosphere examined the effects of different pesticides on a common insect predator.
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WEBThe Forum is all about giving you easier access to timely, bite-sized, and provocative learning experiences and empowering action to fuel change. The first seminar launched September 15, and additional seminars are taking place in October and November. ABOUT THE PROGRAM. The Beyond Pesticides 2022 National Forum Series is …
Impacts of Pesticides on Wildlife — Beyond Pesticides
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Learn how pesticides harm wildlife in urban, suburban, and rural areas, and how organic systems can protect biodiversity and ecosystem services. Explore scientific studies, economic costs, legal issues, and resources for organic pest management.
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WEB(Beyond Pesticides, May 4, 2022) Agricultural intensification and climate change are driving unprecedented losses in insect abundance and biodiversity, placing key ecosystem functions like food production in peril. The findings of this research, published in Nature by scientists at University College London, UK, are the first to elucidate the interactions between major drivers of the ongoing ...
Study Adds to Growing Body of Research Linking Common Lung …
WEB(Beyond Pesticides, February 3, 2022) A study published in the journal Thorax finds lifetime occupational (work-related) exposure to pesticides increases incidents of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Although research often attributes COPD risk to genetics or cigarette smoking, the increasing rate of COPD incidents indicates an external ...