Bird Barrier, How Does It Work?
Updated: 2012-02-29 19:03:18
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Put Your Pesticide-Free Backyard on the Bee Map
Updated: 2012-02-29 07:11:24
(Beyond Pesticides, February 29, 2012) Bees are in trouble –in large part because of pesticides– and policymakers just aren’t acting quickly enough to help them. But backyard gardeners, sideline beekeepers, and ordinary people all over the country have been stepping up. Beyond Pesticides and Pesticide Action Network North America have launched HoneyBeeHaven.org, a site where [...]Inspect for Termites Like the Pro’s!
Updated: 2012-02-29 02:28:12Termites can cause thousands of dollars of damage to one of our most precious investments, our homes. They can silently invade and expand while the home owner is unaware. One of the best things that the DIY Pest Controller can do is a thorough home inspection. In this article, we will review termite home inspection tips of the professional pest controller. If you see swarming termites, that is a pretty clear indication that you have a termite problem, but it is important not to wait until you see swarms to act. There are areas that should be inspected every six months to ensure that termites have not moved into your home.Bee Exposure to Treated Seed Dust During Planting Confirmed
Updated: 2012-02-28 04:01:18(Beyond Pesticides, February 28, 2012) A study by researchers at the University of Padova in Italy and published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology has confirmed the findings of previous research showing that honey bees are exposed to toxic neonicotinoid insecticides during spring seed planting. Neonicotinoids are known to be highly toxic to honey [...]With Industry Objecting, EPA Sets Dioxin Exposure Limits for Acute Effects
Updated: 2012-02-27 06:00:39(Beyond Pesticides, February 27, 2012) For the first time since its initial evaluation almost 30 years ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revised, despite objections from the chemical industry, its dioxin exposure assessment for acute human health risks –setting an “acceptable” level of 0.7 picograms per kilogram per day. Environmentalists said EPA’s estimated [...]Deficit Reduction Proposals for Farm Programs- Anticipating the House Budget Proposal
Updated: 2012-02-24 18:06:02
As the House Budget Committee prepares its FY2013 budget proposal in the coming weeks, its worth remembering that last year’s GOP House budget proposal contained a total of $178 billion in cuts to agricultural programs over 10 years. Although $30 billion is often cited as the benchmark from last year’s outline, that amount was only [...]Secretary Vilsack Sees Continued Strong Farm Economy And New Opportunities
Updated: 2012-02-24 11:09:14As the House Budget Committee prepares its FY2013 budget proposal in the coming weeks, its worth remembering that last year’s GOP House budget proposal contained a total of $178 billion in cuts to agricultural programs over 10 years. Although $30 billion is often cited as the benchmark from last year’s outline, that amount was only [...]Secretaries of Agriculture — 30 Leaders; 150 Years
Updated: 2012-02-24 11:07:46As the House Budget Committee prepares its FY2013 budget proposal in the coming weeks, its worth remembering that last year’s GOP House budget proposal contained a total of $178 billion in cuts to agricultural programs over 10 years. Although $30 billion is often cited as the benchmark from last year’s outline, that amount was only [...]Legislators Consider Repealing Pesticide Ban on Connecticut School Grounds
Updated: 2012-02-24 04:01:12(Beyond Pesticides, February 24, 2012) On Wednesday, February 22, the Connecticut General Assembly’s Planning and Development Committee held a hearing to consider a bill that would repeal the state’s ban on toxic pesticide use on school grounds by allowing their use as part of a so-called “integrated pest management” (IPM) system. If you live in [...]See whats happening at Bird Barrier
Updated: 2012-02-24 00:27:50http://www.birdbarrier.com/droppings/201202/getting-a-good-work-out/ Bird barriers video and techniques BlogKeeping Flies Away
Updated: 2012-02-24 00:27:49Nothing is a more unwelcomed sight than to have flies zooming about inside of your home. Not only is it annoying but an unwanted fly problem can be very embarrassing as well. The presence of flies is somehow tied to notions of unsanitary. One way to keep flies under control is to limit their entrance into your home in the first place. In this article, we will discuss how to keep flies from entering your home.Organic Farming Improves Pollination Success in Strawberries
Updated: 2012-02-23 04:01:42(Beyond Pesticides, February 23, 2012) A new study finds organic farming practices in strawberry production result in much greater pollination success than chemical-intensive methods. Researchers also determined that this effect was apparent within just two to four years of conversion to organic, suggesting that there is not a significant lag time before pollination benefits are [...]USDA Study Shows Cropland Decreasing, Productivity Increasing
Updated: 2012-02-22 22:31:54Farm Bill and Policy Issues Gregory Meyer and Hal Weitzman reported yesterday at The Financial Times Online that, “Brad Lawrence has been farming for 40 years. Following his father and grandfather into the family business, he and his brother grow seed corn, soyabeans and peppermint on 6,000 acres in Knox, north-west Indiana. “The 57-year-old has [...]Crop Insurance Perspective from Lawmakers
Updated: 2012-02-22 13:57:58Bi-Partisan Remarks from the Senate Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Hearing, Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Committee Ranking Member, Pat Roberts (R., Kans.)- While we’re here to discuss other matters, I’d be remiss if I didn’t comment about the President’s budget announcement this week. I was very disappointed to see yet again, I might add, a proposal [...]Endosulfan Found in Bone Marrow of Children with Blood Cancers
Updated: 2012-02-22 04:02:17(Beyond Pesticides, February 22, 2012) Researchers have found high levels of endosulfan, a highly toxic organochlorine pesticide, in the bone marrow of children, including those suffering from hematological malignancies (blood cancers) in areas using the pesticide. Children who have endosulfan in their bone marrow have 7.5 times more risk of developing blood-related cancer compared to [...]California Farm County Says No to Methyl Iodide
Updated: 2012-02-21 04:01:03Beyond Pesticides, February 21, 2012) Last week, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors urged California Governor Jerry Brown to reconsider the state’s approval of the carcinogenic fumigant methyl iodide. Monterey County, one of the largest agricultural counties in California, joins Santa Cruz County in mounting pressure to re-examine the controversial decision to approve the toxic [...]Earwigs and How to Control Them
Updated: 2012-02-17 17:42:53Earwigs are generally a nuisance pest, and don’t cause much stir for homeowners. But last year, Houston saw an invasion of earwigs in previously unprecedented proportions due to an unusually hot summer. With an unusually warm winter, be prepared for a hotter summer. In this article, we discuss earwigs and what to do in case earwigs try to move indoors again.Take Action: Tell EPA To Ban Bee-Killing Pesticide
Updated: 2012-02-17 04:01:29
(Beyond Pesticides, February 17, 2011) Beyond Pesticides is urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), during a public comment period (closing February 23) on its review of the neonicotinoid pesticide, clothianidin, to take swift action to cancel the chemical’s registration. Groups are joining together with comments to EPA, citing the extensive science that shows clothianidin’s [...]Diatomaceous Earth: Friend of the DIY Pest Controller
Updated: 2012-02-17 01:32:43Diatomaceous Earth is a naturally occurring substance composed of fossilized shells and water plants. Since it is not toxic to the environment or humans, it has numerous uses in pest control. In this article, we will discuss diatomaceous earth and its various uses for the do it yourself pest controller.Inspections Find 40% of Farmers Planting Bt Corn Fail to Manage for Resistance
Updated: 2012-02-16 04:01:15(Beyond Pesticides, February 16, 2012) Newly released data indicates that more than 40% of American farmers who planted certain varieties of genetically engineered (GE) corn in 2011 failed inspections to verify compliance with mandatory management practices to prevent insect resistance. The farmers involved planted corn varieties that are genetically engineered to express toxins that kill [...]California Proposes to Ease Permit Restrictions For Mosquito Spraying
Updated: 2012-02-15 04:01:48
(Beyond Pesticides, February 15, 2012) California mosquito control agencies are charging that new NPDES permitting regulations would eliminate West Nile virus fogging and jeopardize public health. In response, the state of California has proposed to scale-back pesticide regulations, easing rules on fumigating adult mosquitoes. This is in spite of the high risk for further degradation [...]Chinch Bugs in Your Lawn
Updated: 2012-02-14 16:43:15If you are a Southerner, nothing causes you quite as much pleasure as a barefoot walk across your beautiful, soft, green St. Augustine lawn. Chinch Bugs are a huge nuisance and can cause brown dead spots with veritable ease. In this article, we discuss the Chinch Bug identification and control methods.Use Drain Gel to Keep Drain Flies Away!
Updated: 2012-02-12 07:12:38Organic Drain Fly control with drain gelSpringtime is the Right Time for Carpenter Bees
Updated: 2012-02-11 00:05:56Although Carpenter Bees are common, and usually do no severe damage by their tunneling, they can sometimes be extremely dangerous and cause structural damage if the same timber is used by colonies year after year. In this article, we discuss how to identify carpenter bees and control methods for carpenter bees.How to Correctly Identify Your Insect
Updated: 2012-02-03 13:58:33Carpenter ants are polymorphic meaning that the same species can have multiple sizes of workers. One of the best methods of identifying carpenter ants from other ants, is to look for their specific characteristics. They will have a waist with only one node and a thorax with an evenly rounded upper surface.