PESTICIDE USE ...
UPCOMING TRAINING ...
Private pesticide applicator training, April 30th
Training is for those seeking a Texas Department of Agriculture private applicator license
PESTICIDE USE ...
EPA has 90 days to justify use of pesticide
At issues is the use of chlorpyrifos, which is widely sprayed on citrus fruit & other crops
GARDEN PESTS ...
Pest management in the garden
Integrated pest management can reduce insect pests, weeds, disease populations
RESEARCH ...
Pesticide cocktail can harm honey bees
Combined with fungicide, 'bee safe' Sivanto leads to abnormal behavior & lower survival
WATER TESTING ...
Banned pesticides found in Europe's rivers
Study tested samples from 29 waterways in 10 countries across Europe
UPCOMING EVENT ...
Private Applicator Training, April 11 in Brady
Allows applicator to use state limited-use & federally restricted chemicals on own property
CIC ...
"Last chance" private pesticide CIC
A list of the county offices offering this course can be found online
DICAMBA UPDATE ...
New requirements to apply dicamba
Registration extended, but new regulations for use
CIC ...