Pesticides – Page 3

Minimizing herbicide drift

By Lloyd Nackley — Posted July 3, 2017

OSU researchers discuss the factors affecting the unintended movement of potentially damaging chemicals.

Warning about the downside to insecticides

By Mike Darcy — Posted August 2, 2016

Gardeners who use pesticides should take heed about the potential harm they could be doing to beneficial insects.

Passing the intelligence test

By Robin Rosetta — Posted May 1, 2015

Research shows intelligent spray systems deliver healthy plants with fewer pesticides.

Lowe’s to stop selling all neonicotinoid and neonic-treated products by 2019

By Peter Szymczak — Posted April 14, 2015

In its just-published “2014 Social Responsibility Report,” home improvement chain Lowe’s announced plans to phase out all neonicotinoid and neonic-treated plant material over the next four years, following similar actions by other retailers. In response, AmericanHort issued a press release stating, “Lowe’s position is surprising, considering the most recent and positive reports on the state […]

Portland to vote to ban neonics on city property; legislators propose statewide ban

By Peter Szymczak — Posted April 1, 2015

According to an OregonLive.com report , the city of Portland is considering banning neonicotinoids from use on city-owned property. The ban would not apply to private property within the city. Meanwhile, some state legislators are pushing for a full statewide ban on four types of neonicotinoids — dinotefuran, imidacloprid, thiamethoxam and clothianidin — this year. […]

Home Depot requires new neonicotinoids plant tag, despite inconclusive evidence

By Peter Szymczak — Posted February 19, 2015

According to a report published by Greenhouse Management magazine, growers who supply Home Depot must now comply with the company’s new mandate requiring all plants treated with neonicotinoids to bear a special tag informing customers that the plant has been exposed to the controversial insecticides. Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer […]

EPA launches voluntary star-rating program to reduce pesticide drift

By Curt Kipp — Posted November 5, 2014

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new voluntary Drift Reduction Technology (DRT) program. The agency hopes to encourage the use of verified, safer pesticide spray products to reduce exposure and pesticide movement while saving farmers money in pesticide loss. Annually, up to 10 percent of agricultural pesticide spray is estimated to drift or move […]

State officials find no evidence linking dead bees to pesticides 

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 12, 2014

A laboratory analysis of dead honeybee samples taken from hives in Clackamas County this summer showed no detection of pesticides, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Officials said that other factors are likely to be responsible for the death of thousands of bees from colonies owned by four local beekeepers. In addition, Oregon State […]

Attend “Covering Your Assets” workshop on August 13

By Curt Kipp — Posted July 28, 2014

Photo by Jason Faucera, Clackamas County SWCD Discover ways to save money, reduce pesticide use, and improve the results of pesticide applications at the “Covering Your Assets” workshop on Wednesday, August 13, from 3–9 p.m. at Hans Nelson Nursery (31020 SE Waybill Rd., Boring, Oregon). This hands-on workshop will cover sprayer care, manual and electronic […]

Smart sprayer demo set for August 14

By Curt Kipp — Posted July 15, 2014

A team of researchers is developing a Smart Sprayer, which will be demonstrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 at Hans Nelson and Sons Nursery, 31020 S.E. Waybill Road, Boring, Oregon. The sprayer, which is still being tested, uses a laser to detect the height, width and volume of the plants in a row. With […]