IT is widely held that organic phosphates exert their insecticidal action by the inhibition of cholinesterase activity in the nervous system. Definite proof of this theory, however, has never been ...

The researchers report: “The study found a positive association of 19 individual pesticides (twelve insecticides, two herbicides, and five fungicides). Some associations demonstrated a dose-response ...

The popular weed killer Roundup tops the lists of successful ACC claims for injuries related to herbicides, pesticides and insecticides. ACC accepted 359 claims for injuries involving Roundup since ...

While some just can treat larvae instead of adults, others require a lot of time to pick each Japanese beetle adult. Thus, if you are looking for a solution that can remove Japanese beetles as much as ...

It has been a bad few months for British farmers. Already struggling with soaring production costs, extreme weather and a punishing inheritance tax grab, they have a new problem: uncontrollable pests.

These include application methods of chemical insecticides, use of host plant resistance, biological control, cultural and interference methods, and local measures aimed at reducing chemical usage.

(Beyond Pesticides, January 24, 2025) Based on data collected from government sources and independent monitoring, a multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Connecticut finds that 46 ...

Insecticides have played a pivotal role in modern agriculture, safeguarding crops from harmful pests that threaten food security. As the global population continues to rise, farmers are under ...

One of the most effective and first lines of control strategies for controlling pests is the application of insecticides. These toxic chemicals are employed to get rid of pests, but they pose great ...