In traditional agriculture, crop disease control often relies on the extensive spraying of chemical pesticides. However, this “one-size-fits-all” approach not only wastes resources but also risks ...

Purdue Extension educators provided continuing education for 140 commercial pesticide applicators to help them safely serve more than 275,000 clients. The program helped applicators learn to address ...

Scientists have explored how to improve the PERSAM model used by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in pesticide regulation. They have analysed the risks posed by four pesticides on two types ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a final rule to restore the pesticide Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ), which is the area where people are prohibited while pesticides are being ...