Is compost tea an effective alternative to traditional pesticides? Let’s just say that news of its effectiveness has been greatly exaggerated. Anecdotal evidence abounds, but controlled, replicable experiments do not.
Linda Chalker-Scott, Ph.D. |
Mar 2015 |
Online resource
Explains how to understand a pesticide label. Discusses the difference between brand name and active ingredient and how to know whether a specific use is legal for a specific pesticide.
Air blast sprayers are one of the most common sprayer types used in specialty crop production. These machines are designed for heavy use on farms, and like all machinery, require regular attention to function effectively. This ...
Jay Pscheidt, Lloyd Nackley |
Mar 2021 |
OSU Extension Catalog
This Intelligent Sprayer, demonstrated at Hans Nelson Nursery in Boring, Oregon, uses lasers and an on-board computer to precisely control where and how much pesticide to spray. The Intelligent Sprayer precisely focuses on crops to...
Survey results show that the vast majority of Oregon’s school districts have implemented key integrated pest management practices, including reduced pesticide use, through training provided by Oregon State University.
Encasing insecticides in microscopic plastic capsules – a common formulation for many pest sprays on the market – could lead to unintended consequences.
IR4 Specialty Crops Pesticide Registration Research Leader
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