Electronic Labels… Already a Reality

The debate over the acceptance of electronic pesticide labels in the state regulatory process has been ongoing for a number of years. At this year’s Spring Meeting of the Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO) the current status of E-Labeling was presented during the States & Industry Forum committee discussion.

EPA Approves First 14-day Mildew Control Biopesticide

AgraQuest, Inc. proudly announces EPA approval of Sonata® Biopesticide for control of downy mildew, powdery mildew and rusts. The approval marks the fifth organic product AgraQuest has ushered through the EPA within 12 months. The first biopesticide to provide 14-day mildew control, Sonata underscores AgraQuest's commitment to providing sustainable, effective alternatives to chemical pesticides.

EPA Issues One-Year Registration for Soil Fumigant Iodomethane

EPA has approved a one-year registration of iodomethane (methyl iodide) under highly restrictive provisions governing its use. Iodomethane is an alternative to the ozone-depleting pesticide methyl bromide.

EPA Pesticide Database to Aid Consumers in Controlling Bed Bugs

There are more than 300 different products registered by EPA for use against bed bugs. When selecting a bed bug pesticide product, it is important to choose one that is appropriate for the situation, such as where the pesticide will be applied, and always follow the instructions on the pesticide’s label.

EPA Settles Claim with Companies for Importing and Selling Improperly Labeled Pesticides

Today [April 19, 2006] the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) settled claims for nearly $64,000 with three companies charged with importing and selling improperly labeled pesticides.

EPA To Begin Testing Pesticides for Endocrine Disruption

EPA has issued the first list of pesticides to be screened for possibly disrupting the endocrine system.

Field of Dreams: Iowa Producer Builds Farm of the Future

On Clay and Wade Mitchell's farm, the tractors steer themselves, the smart sprayer knows when to turn its nozzles on and off, internet is piped into the cabs and you can control the grain-handling facility from anywhere on the farm network.

Finally, A Service to Help Pest Control Companies Manage Critical Product Data

For pest control companies, managing product data is not always easy. When a new product label or MSDS is updated, the change may not be immediately noticed.

FMC Launches New Authority® XL Herbicide

This new product offers best-in-class pre-emerge and burndown chemistries to control a broad spectrum of winter and summer annuals.

FMC Pro Announces Launch of Talstar XTRA Granular

Talstar XTRA will be available from FMC authorized distributors beginning June 1, 2010.