Cheap, effective and highly toxic Endosulfan pesticide is banned in most countries, but still widely embraced by farmers in India. While the government claims there is no affordable alternative to the chemical, families are paying a high price. Until recently, India was one of the few countries in the world that allowed the use of Endosulfan. The agriculture ministry says there is no other cheap alternative to the powerful pesticide. But finally, after mounting pressure at home and abroad, the Supreme Court voted on an eight-week ban on the pesticide which is set to expire in mid-July. The use of the pesticide has resulted in serious consequences, with a whole generation of children suffering devastating health problems. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com. + Informações

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www.ntv.co.ke If you are a fruit and vegetable farmer, you will have to find another pesticide, because the ministry of agriculture has banned the use of Dimethoate on fruits and vegetables. The move follows a European Union directive to reject any imports found to contain un-acceptable levels of dimethoate, due to its health risks. Dimethoate is a chemical found in some pesticides, and is a favourite among Kenyan farmers due to its effectiveness in pest control. Horticulture is Kenya's biggest foreign exchange earner, and if the directive is not complied with, the country could lose over 20 billion shillings of export to the EU.. + Informações

Growers in Ontario follow integrated pest management programs to protect their crops from insects and disease. Spraying pesticide is often part of that program and the goal is to be safe, efficient and effective. Of course that's easier said than done; typically there's a very small window of time available to apply pesticides, and the weather doesn't always cooperate. Spraying under the wrong conditions, such as on hot or windy days, can cause off-target spray drift. Drift is possible every time the sprayer is turned on. Growers can reduce the impact by understanding the causes of pesticide drift, and making adjustments. To understand how spray drifts, we have to look at droplet behaviour. The forces acting on spray droplets include: Gravity, Evaporation, Wind, Drag and Lift. Gravity pulls the droplet down out of the air. Evaporation makes droplets smaller. Wind will move droplets. Drag will slow droplets. Lift, which is rising air, carries small droplets upward. This end of the spray boom is equipped with nozzles that produce a very coarse droplet size, and this side has nozzles that produce a fine droplet. Those fine droplets act like soap bubbles in the air, and are carried off-target by wind or rising hot air. Using coarser droplets gets more of the spray to the target. You may not see drift, but odds are it's happening. The shorter the distance between nozzle and target, the less impact the forces have on the spray. Don't get too close; nozzles need a minimal .... + Informações

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John from www.growingyourgreens.com goes on a field trip to the local Lowes store to share with you some alternatives to Chemical Pesticides, Fungicides, Herbicides and Fertilizers they are offering. In this video you will learn that some of these OMRI approved organic controls are now 75% off. In addition you will discover there ARE safe alternatives to use in your organic vegetable garden so your family and pets can minimize excess potentially toxic chemical exposure. + Informações

This short documentary addresses the issue of pesticide overuse on the island of Samos and around Greece. This has knock on effects in the environment as chameleons and other wildlife enter the fields after spraying and get pesticide poisoning. The chemicals can also leach and run off into aquatic environments -- to which they are extremely harmful. This documentary looks at the difference between chemical and organic farming with interviews from organic practicing farmers on Samos giving arguments for why they use such methods. It also takes a brief look into the manipulation and monopolisation which large agricultural companies bring to farming.. + Informações

www.euronews.net A court in the French city of Lyon has ruled US pesticides maker Monsanto was responsible for the poisoning of a farmer who had used one of their products on his crops. Paul Francois says he suffered neurological problems including memory loss, headaches and stammering after inhaling Monsanto's Lasso weedkiller in 2004. His lawyer, Stephane Teyssier, described the ruling as "historic". "The tribunal has ordered an expert opinion, so we will see what comes of that in relation to compensation.". + Informações

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The Health Ranger reveals how the No. 1 ingredient in a pesticide product is actually canola oil, and describes the warnings on the product which include that you should never get the oil on your skin or clothing. Soybean oil is also discussed as a key ingredient in another pesticide product.. + Informações

Pré-produção do primeiro full lenght do Pesticide, gravado ao vivo no ME estudio. -- Pre-production of debut Full Length Pesticide album, live record at ME estudio.. + Informações

New study lists fruits and vegetables with highest concentration of chemicals. For more on this story go here: abcn.ws. + Informações

Dust pesticides are lightweight formulations to be applied in a thin layer over a lawn area. Because dust is light and may drift, you must take care when applying dust formulations. Pesticide granules usually are packaged in large bag. This is a heavy formulation applied with a spreader, and it delivers pesticide down to insects inhabiting lawn thatch. Produced by UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department. Visit us at entomology.ifas.ufl.edu. + Informações

There can be a lot of confusion with all the different types of pesticide products on the market. Extension Horticulturist Richard Hentschel explains the differences between products and their uses.. + Informações

Young Lee, Office of Food Safety This presentation discusses FDA's Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program in food. The responsibility for the regulation of pesticides in the United States is shared by three Federal Government Agencies: EPA, FDA and USDA under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).. + Informações

Agriculture in the United States has relied on the same unreliable methods and resources for decades, says David Blume, ecologist and expert on permaculture. In this clip from VideoNation and On The Earth Productions, Blume explains not only why these methods, such as the constant spraying of pesticides, are destructive but also what successful and sustainable alternatives exist. Visit OnTheEarthProductions.com for the full interview, and visit TheNation.com for more videos.. + Informações

Picking the perfect bunch of roses is no easy task. Pink or red? Organic or conventional? Sumi Das explains why many of the bouquets sent this February 14th may be coated with chemicals.. + Informações

In September 2011, the Georgia Department of Agriculture hosted a week-long Pesticide Inspector Residential Training program relating to the GDA's Structural Pest Control Section. The training was held at the Rollins Learning Center in Atlanta, Ga., and pesticide inspectors came from around the country to participate in this in-depth, hands on training experience. Click to learn more about how a PIRT program happens and how it helps keep our state (and country's) pest control officials up to date on important training techniques and knowlege.. + Informações

Today I am talking about pesticide side effects and specifically how it relates to the soil food web. People often talk about pesticides and herbicides. Really a herbicide is a kind of pesticide... www.smilinggardener.com And be sure to check out www.smilinggardener.com for the free '15 Vital Organic Gardening Lessons For Becoming A Better Organic Gardener'.. + Informações

Viola is a Yupik Eskimo who has seen firsthand the devastating effects of pesticides and other toxins in her community. Add your name to this global call for justice: bit.ly. + Informações

Several recent studies have questioned whether exposure to common pesticides might be impairing bee performance and contributing to the observed population declines. Neonicotinoids are a family of pesticides chemically related to nicotine, and are widely used in both large-scale agriculture as well as in home gardening products. This type of pesticide circulates through flowering plants and collects in nectar and pollen. Recent studies conducted by several research groups have shown that even low doses of neonicotinoid pesticides can impair bees' navigation abilities and reduce the growth of bee colonies. Insects, particularly bees, are the dominant pollinators in temperate regions worldwide. Declines of honey, bumble, and solitary bees may lead to serious repercussions, not only for crop plant production but for the reproductive success of wild flowering plants, as well. This latest Bio Bulletin from the American Museum of Natural History's Science Bulletins program is on display in the Hall of Biodiversity until June 6, 2012. Science Bulletins is a production of the National Center for Science Literacy, Education, and Technology (NCSLET), part of the Department of Education at the American Museum of Natural History. Find out more about Science Bulletins at www.amnh.org Related Links Bulletin of Insectology: In situ replication of honey bee colony collapse disorder www.bulletinofinsectology.org SCIENCE: A Common Pesticide Decreases Foraging Success and Survival in Honey .... + Informações

Understand the principles of pesticide spray drift.. + Informações

www.youtube.com If you do not clean your traps daily, you should NOT consider this option. Our neighborhood has very few Mosquitoes now. 4 house area went from infested to tolerable. We also have bats in our backyard!!!!!!!! Video soon.. + Informações

Using a Maxx Air Flow fan 24", the Orange one from The Home Depot $99 (EXCELLENT FANS) You can clean an area in a few nights breaking an uncontrolled population cycle. This option requires 250 watts of electricity but does not require any pesticides. The screens serve a dual purpose, they also collect dust and fine particulates and eventually form a mat of air junk. The screen provides an easy cleaning option and prevents dire from entering the bearings of the induction motor. The solar option uses a 27 watt blower fan and works great for pigeon and chicken coops, animal kennels and outdoor porches. Place the fans near infested or high traffic areas. KEEP FANS DRY, no rain. Always Unplug when servicing screens or moving. Place the inlet side towards people or animals so you suck the mosquitos away. This also sucks in carbon dioxide creating an attraction trail for the mosquitos to follow sticking them to the back of the fan:-) I have a few more options in the works: WATER COLLECTION NESTS By placing leaves and yard debris in the bottom of a container and filling it with water, the leaves decompose and provide an attractive spot for mosquitos to place their larvae. Once visible, you MUST collect the larvae with a fine fish net and dry them in the sun. This option prevent mosquitos from nesting in ditches and other areas where you cannot stop the cycle. YOU MUST clean daily or you create a mosquito farm. BATS: I have a DIY VIDEO on how to build a bat house and tips on .... + Informações

Bayer Responds To Pesticide Report In Science Journal. + Informações