Pest Control

More than 400 organizations affirmed the support of the pesticide regulatory system under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, or FIFRA, in a letter to lawmakers this week.  The letter is in response to recently introduced legislation that would undermine the science-based standards contained within our nation's pesticide law.  This is...

As Oregon’s grasshopper and Mormon cricket hatching season begin, the Oregon Department of Agriculture is providing one-time funding to help combat what’s expected to be severe outbreaks this summer. In 2021, Oregon suffered its worst outbreak of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets in fifty years. As a resu ...

It’s estimated that grain growers lose roughly $2.5 billion per year, nationwide, because of a lack of insect control during storage. To help Central Life Sciences has a host of products that can help Pacific Northwest growers fight off those pests. Ric ...

The EPA is accepting applications for a $1 million grant initiative through the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program. According to the EPA, the program encourages smart, sensible, and sustainable pest control in agriculture. Through the grants, EPA will support projects that explore innovative practices, technologies, education, and non-regulatory solutions that adopt integrated pest man