Pesticide Linked to Infertility Found in 80% of Americans, EPA Allowed the Use of Toxic Chemical on Food Crops

Medicine & Technology Feb 19, 2024

Little-known chemical called chlormequat has been found in oat-based foods and in the urine of adult Americans. Find out more about it in this article.

Pesticide Residue from Farms and Towns End Up in Fresh Oysters, Study Reveals

Dec 22, 2023

A new study reveals that herbicides and pesticides wash downriver from farms and towns and contaminate fresh oysters. Find out more about it in this article.

Bedbugs Resurgence Due to Evolution, Climate Change? Insects Are Becoming Resistant to Pesticide

Oct 18, 2023

Bedbugs are resurgent worldwide, not just in Paris. Continue reading to learn why pesticides are no longer working for these insects.

Florida Authorities Strengthen Initiative to Prevent Snails from Spreading Further; Use Metaldehyde Pesticide as Preventive Measure

Jul 25, 2022

Florida officials strengthened initiatives in preventing snails from spreading in the state. How effective is the application of Metalhyde? Read to find out.

California Vineyards Now Chemical-Free; Wine Makers Use Nesting Owls to Protect Vines for Improved Wine Production

Oct 18, 2021

Nesting owls, specifically hawks and other birds of prey identified as raptors are currently being welcomed onto California vineyards to help with their wine production.

Nearly 31% of Global Farmland Is at ‘High Risk’ of Pesticide Pollution

Mar 30, 2021

Some 31 percent of global agricultural areas are 'high risk,' including 60 percent of farmland in Europe.

Scientists Explain How Insecticides Affect Insects' Neurological Functions

Sep 29, 2020

How the insecticide imidacloprid affects the common fruit fly brings concern over beneficial insects such as honeybees. Low doses of the insecticide have a significant impact on the fly's neurological functions.

Almond Crop Growers Are Experiencing a Stiff Situation As the Key Pollinator Honey Bees Face the Dangers of Fungicides

Mar 22, 2017

A new study reveals the harmful effects of the almond crop fungicides on the key pollinator honey bees and raises some significant questions.