Pesticides

The Environmental and Safety Benefits of Pesticide-Treated Seeds

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Pesticide-treated seeds are transforming sustainable agriculture by reducing pesticide use, protecting beneficial insects, minimizing runoff, and lowering carbon footprints. This innovative approach not only promotes healthier ecosystems but also enhances safety for farmworkers. Discover the multifaceted benefits of this groundbreaking agricultural solution.

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Sensible Pesticide Policies Needed for Invasive Pests

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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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Navigating California’s Pest Control and Public Health

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California’s agricultural industry is a cornerstone of the nation’s food supply and a testament to the state’s rich natural resources and farming expertise. Yet, this vital sector faces a growing challenge: escalating pest infestations. Factors like climate change, global trade, and increased travel rates have contributed to this surge, increasing the urgency of the need

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The Constant Battle Against Invasive Pests and Diseases in California

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California’s agriculture is under constant attack from invasive pests and diseases. These non-native organisms, be it plants, insects, diseases, or microbes, pose a significant threat to California’s ecosystems and food supply, and managing them has become a pivotal task for Western Plant Health’s members.  These invasive species are often introduced primarily through unintentional and accidental

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Parts of California Are Under Quarantine For Invasive Fruit Fly

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In July 2023, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) placed parts of Los Angeles County under quarantine for the invasive Tau fruit fly. The impacted area of Stevenson Ranch is 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.  Stevenson Ranch is just 90 miles from the Central Valley, which grows around 250 different crops, with

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NASA Spots Wine Grape Disease From The California Sky 

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Pests represent a considerable risk to food production, economic loss, and environmental harm. By leveraging technology, growers can implement pest management practices to protect the plant.  In a recent article, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists used machine learning and NASA’s next-generation Airborne Visible/InfraRed Imaging Spectrometer, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to observe roughly 11,000 acres of vineyards

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