Science news articles about 'synthetic pesticides'

  • Mustard -- hot stuff for natural pest control

    ... cases. "The technique is relevant to developed countries seeking alternatives to banned synthetic pesticides such as methyl-bromide, as well as poor farmers in developing countries who often have ...
  • Fungus foot baths could save bees

    ... another) could offer a way of moving pest management strategies away from a reliance on these synthetic pesticides but no natural insect or other enemies of varroa species have been identified on the ...
  • ACS Weekly PressPac -- Feb. 11, 2009

    ... TIME, Feb. 16, 2009 Greener pesticides, better farming practices help reduce U. ... pest management (IPM), which involves withholding the use of synthetic pesticides only until damage reaches a certain ...
  • Smithsonian scientist warns that palm oil development may threaten Amazon

    ... its environmental performance. These include using natural pest control and composting in place of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers whenever possible, implementing no-burn policies and creating ...
  • Killer Spices Can "Season" Pests to Death

    Herbs and spices used to flavor food are also green alternatives to synthetic pesticides, scientists say.

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