Scientists at The University of Toledo created a more reliable strategy to monitor pesticide exposure and protect the health and safety of agricultural workers. The study published in the journal ...

A new study shows distinct effects of neonicotinoid pesticide exposure in different bumble bee body parts, explaining why pesticides have diverse harmful effects and highlighting the need for more ...

Sam Polly, coordinator of University of Missouri Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program, wants to make Missouri a safer place that allows Missouri’s agricultural economy to continue to grow.

The expression of nAChR subunits differs between tissues and between castes. (a) Honey bee tissues we analyzed in gene expression comparisons of nAChR subunits. (b–c) Total combined expression of ...

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month and an opportune time to review pesticide safety practices at your home or business. The Weed ...

Pesticide labels are legally binding documents that must be read and followed for safety and proper use. Biorational pesticides, like insecticidal soap, can control pests while being less harmful to ...

A federal court has revoked approval of the weed-killing pesticide dicamba. The ruling means farmers may not have access to the popular pesticide during the upcoming growing season. The drift-prone ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California’s top agricultural counties conducted just one safety inspection for every 146 times pesticides were ...

A U.S. sailor uses a hand pesticide sprayer as part of a demonstration in this 2018 file photo. (Photo by Spc. 3rd Class Katie Cox) Advocates who were fervent supporters of a bill to ban a type of ...