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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Joro Spider: The poisonous flying object from your nightmares?
A new player, Joro the Spider, appeared on stage amid the chirping of cicadas. With their striking bright yellow hue and four-inch leg span, these arachnids are hard to miss. Despite their terrifying appearance, Choro spiders, although venomous, pose no real threat to humans or pets. thei...Read more -
Root-knot nematode control from a global perspective: challenges, strategies, and innovations
Although plant parasitic nematodes belong to nematode hazards, they are not plant pests, but plant diseases.The root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne) is the most widely distributed and harmful plant parasitic nematode in the world. It is estimated that more than 2000 plant species in the world, includ...Read more -
Brazil’s new regulation to control the use of thiamethoxam pesticides in sugarcane fields recommends using drip irrigation
Recently, the Brazilian Environmental Protection Agency Ibama issued new regulations to adjust the use of pesticides containing the active ingredient thiamethoxam. The new rules do not ban the use of the pesticides altogether, but prohibit inaccurate spraying of large areas on various crops by ai...Read more -
Larvicidal and antitermite activity of microbial biosurfactants produced by Enterobacter cloacae SJ2 isolated from the sponge Clathria sp.
The widespread use of synthetic pesticides has led to many problems, including the emergence of resistant organisms, environmental degradation and harm to human health. Therefore, new microbial pesticides that are safe for human health and the environment are urgently needed. In this stud...Read more -
The UI study found a potential link between cardiovascular disease deaths and certain types of pesticides. Iowa now
New research from the University of Iowa shows that people with higher levels of a certain chemical in their bodies, indicating exposure to commonly used pesticides, are significantly more likely to die from cardiovascular disease. The results, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, sh...Read more -
The disposal of household hazardous substances and pesticides will come into force on March 2.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Agriculture and York County will host a household hazardous materials and pesticide collection event near the York Moss Justice Center. This collection is for residents only; goods from enterprises are not accepted. The collection of...Read more