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#idw EU Commission’s draft legislation on #pesticides: European re-searchers highlight the risks
The European Commission intends to reform key provisions governing the approval of pesticides through a new legislative package. Scientists from 27 European research institutions point out that the “

EU Commission’s draft legislation on pesticides: European re-searchers highlight the risks

"Typical English roast dinner potentially ‘drenched’ in 102 pesticides, says report"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Pesticides #Food

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Commentary in Science [1] on #RiskAssessment of #pesticides in #EU and potential effects of a proposed "simplification package".
Interesting perspective on [1] by

The neighbors had their yard fogged yesterday. Every 2 to 3 weeks it will happen again. Drives me absolutely insane. #pesticides #mosquitoes #insects #nature

I tested the Spartan Mosquito Pro Tech, the Aion Mosquito Barrier, and the Tougher Than Tom Mosquito TNT in my Pennsylvania yard. tl/dr: they don't kill mosquitoes but plenty of Americans are still buying them. #mosquitoes #grifting #pesticides #nature #biology #insects #diptera #carbondioxide #co2 https://colinpurrington.com/2020/08/yeast-based-mosquito-control-devices/?nocache=1

"Fury in Cornwall over herbicide plan to tackle weeds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Cornwall #Pesticides…

Helpful tips for dealing with mosquitoes this summer. Not only is the article full of excellent suggestions from experts, it's noteworthy that spraying yards with pyrethroids is never mentioned. That's likely because experts view it as a waste of money. Originally published in the Washington Post but repeated in the Philadelphia Inquirer. [gift link] #mosquitoes #delco #philadelphia #pennsylvania #pesticides #deet #thermacell #bti https://share.inquirer.com/AMxElB

This is horrifying. I think only Connecticut has banned automated pesticide fogging systems. #pesticides #mosquitoes #butterflies #bees #pyrethroids #insects