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.
"Pesticide" is a general term for any product used to kill or mitigate a harmful pest. Pests are defined as any living organism that causes problems for humans, plants, or animals. The impact of pests can range from a ...
Dr. Surendra Dara, Kaci Buhl, Jessica Green |
Aug 2022 |
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Q: I am chair of our city tree commission, and have a couple of questions about emerald ash borer (EAB): 1. We have many planted ash trees in city parks and on rights-of-way, although the tree is now on the list of ...
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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Q: I am chair of our city tree commission, and have a couple of questions about emerald ash borer (EAB): 1. We have many planted ash trees in city parks and on rights-of-way, although the tree is now on the list of ...
