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2023 Air Monitoring Report Confirms Success of California’s Pesticide Management System

The Western Plant Health Association acknowledges the 2023 Air Monitoring Report from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). The report found no detectable pesticides above health-protective levels at any of the four monitoring stations in high pesticide-use areas, including Oxnard, Santa Maria, Shafter, and Watsonville. DPR tested for 40 different pesticides and conducted 8,085 analyses, evaluating […]

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Sensible Pesticide Policies Needed for Invasive Pests

California’s agricultural sector, vital to the nation’s food supply, is under siege from invasive pests and diseases that threaten crops, ecosystems, and biodiversity. Effective pest management is essential, as pests like the varroa destructor mites and Mediterranean fruit flies cause billions in annual losses. While pesticides are crucial in combating these threats, the lengthy and costly approval process hinders timely responses. Balancing traditional and new pest control methods, guided by scientific evidence, is key to maintaining agricultural resilience, food security, and environmental health.

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