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Brazil has established maximum residue limits for pesticides such as acetamidine in some foods
On July 1, 2024, the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) issued Directive INNo305 through the Government Gazette, setting maximum residue limits for pesticides such as Acetamiprid in some foods, as shown in the table below. This directive shall come into force as of the date of...Read more -
Brassinolide, a large pesticide product that cannot be ignored, has a market potential of 10 billion yuan
Brassinolide, as a plant growth regulator, has played an important role in agricultural production since its discovery. In recent years, with the development of agricultural science and technology and the change of market demand, brassinolide and its main component of the compound products emerge...Read more -
Combination of terpene compounds based on plant essential oils as a larvicidal and adult remedy against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
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Combining long-lasting insecticidal bed nets with Bacillus thuringiensis larvicides is a promising integrated approach to preventing malaria transmission in northern Côte d’Ivoire Malaria Jou...
The recent decline in the burden of malaria in Côte d’Ivoire is largely attributable to the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LIN). However, this progress is threatened by insecticide resistance, behavioral changes in Anopheles gambiae populations, and residual malaria transmis...Read more -
The global pesticide ban in the first half of 2024
Since 2024, we have noticed that countries and regions around the world have introduced a series of bans, restrictions, extension of approval periods, or rereview decisions on a variety of pesticide active ingredients. This paper sorts out and classifies the trends of global pesticide restriction...Read more -
The fungicide isopropylthiamide, a new excellent pesticide variety for the control of powdery mildew and gray mold
1. Basic information Chinese name: Isopropylthiamide English name: isofetamid CAS login number: 875915-78-9 Chemical name: N – [1, 1 - dimethyl - 2 - (4 - isopropyl oxygen - adjacent tolyl) ethyl] – 2 – oxygen generation – 3 – methyl thiophene – 2 – forma...Read more -
Do you love summer, but hate annoying insects? These predators are natural pest fighters
Creatures from black bears to cuckoos provide natural and eco-friendly solutions to control unwanted insects. Long before there were chemicals and sprays, citronella candles and DEET, nature provided predators for all of humanity’s most annoying creatures. Bats feed on biting ...Read more -
These fruits and vegetables must be washed before eating.
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The registration status of citrus pesticides in China, such as chloramidine and avermectin, accounted for 46.73%
Citrus, a plant belonging to the Arantioideae family of the Rutaceae family, is one of the world’s most important cash crops, accounting for a quarter of the world’s total fruit production. There are many types of citrus, including broad-peel citrus, orange, pomelo, grapefruit, lemon ...Read more -
New EU regulation on safety agents and synergies in plant protection products
The European Commission has recently adopted an important new regulation that sets out data requirements for the approval of safety agents and enhancers in plant protection products. The regulation, which goes into effect on May 29, 2024, also sets out a comprehensive review program for these sub...Read more -
Discovery, characterization and functional improvement of ursa monoamides as novel plant growth inhibitors that affect plant microtubules.
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Controlling Horny Flies: Combating Insecticide Resistance
CLEMSON, S.C. – Fly control is a challenge for many beef cattle producers across the country. Horn flies (Haematobia irritans) are the most common economically damaging pest for cattle producers, causing $1 billion in economic losses to the U.S. livestock industry annually due to weight g...Read more