Sentences with phrase «use of these insecticides for»

«DDT resistance in Africa as well as several other parts of the world has been acquired because of massive use of these insecticides for crop protection,» Guillet says.

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Again, the widespread use of DDT and other insecticides affects the «balance of nature» in ways that make it necessary for us to be aware in advance of the consequences of their use.

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation issued a Section 18 Emergency Exemption for the use of Hero ® EW Insecticide against the polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) on Monday April 11, 2016.

«Some chemicals naturally present in strawberries, pineapples or some insecticides used on fruit also bother some people,» said Michael B. Foggs, chief of allergy, asthma and immunology for Advocate Medical Group of Advocate Health Care.

Mrs. Alarbi said studies showed that for babies born to HIV - infected mothers, the use of niverapine drug combined with baby formulas to prevent mother - to - child transmission, could reduce child mortality to only two per cent of under - five mortality and morbidity while the use of insecticide - treated bed nets could reduce it by six per cent.

Mr. Sidney Agoyomah Abilba, the Upper East Regional Focal Person for Malaria has called on the media to disseminate information on the need to use Long Lasting Insecticide Net (LLIN) as part of measures to reduce the prevalence of malaria in the Region.

Years ago, we used to have some kind of insect spraying equipment that looked like a pump... it had a can which contained the insecticide and a long arm for pumping the insecticide towards the target.

A pair of recent papers indicted neonicotinoids, a widely used class of insecticides, for contributing to a catastrophic decline of honeybees, especially since 2006.

In the summer and fall of 2014, for the first time, vineyard owners in Germany had to use insecticides to fight the pest.

«Toxic insecticides are often risky to use directly on fruits — especially when they are close to being harvested,» said Anandasankar Ray, an associate professor of entomology and the director of the Center for Disease Vector Research at UC Riverside, whose lab performed the research project.

Mosquitoes (Anopheles funestus) are vectors of malaria, and most strategies for combating the spread of the disease focus on control of mosquito populations using insecticides.

In organic rice systems, we are not supposed to use any herbicides, chemical fertilizers, fungicides or insecticides, so that definitely causes a lot of stress for the organic farmers.»

Traditional methods used to limit the impact of MSD include insecticides to control leafhopper populations (which are not affordable to most small - scale farmers and can be environmentally damaging), and conventional selective breeding of maize for resistance traits that naturally exist in some varieties.

A wide range of organophosphorus compounds are used for their toxicity as pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc.) and weaponised as nerve agents against enemy humans.

In fact, while cotton only makes up 3 % of the total farmed land area, it accounts for 25 % of the insecticides and 10 % of the pesticides used worldwide, making it one of the most chemically treated crops.

Depending on the nature of plant - growth environment for sugarcane or beet root, sugarcane and / or beet molasses used in the fermentation process, may be highly concentrated in harmful things like insecticides etc..

It didn't sting, it didn't have a horrible smell like insecticide based remedies and it (surprisingly) also left a lot of body in their hair for about a week (probably due to the salt, which I use in my own beach waves spray for volume).

People and other mammals should never use the coarse, crystalline form of diatomaceous earth sold for use in swimming pool filters or as insecticides, or sources of diatomaceous earth contaminated with toxins like arsenic and the metal toxins.

On that Tuesday in January, when her life changed forever, Martine Rhodes woke with a headache, developed a sour stomach after washing down two aspirin with grapefruit juice, guaranteed herself an epic bad - hair day by mistakenly using Dustin's shampoo instead of her own, broke a fingernail, burnt her toast, discovered ants swarming through the cabinet under the kitchen sink, eradicated the pests by firing a spray can of insecticide as ferociously as Sigourney Weaver wielded a flamethrower in one of those old extraterrestrial - bug movies, cleaned up the resultant carnage with paper towels, hummed Bach's Requiem as she solemnly consigned the tiny bodies to the trash can, and took a telephone call from her mother, Sabrina, who still prayed for the collapse of Martie's marriage three years after the wedding.

«About 20 percent of the calls are about insecticides, which are commonly used on pets for flea control or around the house to control crawling and flying bugs,» the organization wrote in a press release.

Revolution ® (Selamectin) is a topical insecticide used for the treatment and prevention of fleas, ear mites, some internal parasites, and some types of mites and ticks; and the prevention of heartworm disease.

One of the major decisions to make in choosing a flea and tick shampoo for your pup is whether or not to use insecticide based shampoos or natural based repellants.

At first glance, boric acid seemed like a good choice for a pet safe insecticide, and although boric acid is used medicinally, the warning labels on the insecticide take boric acid off my list of pet safe insecticides.

When using an insecticide in the house or yard, keep pets away from the area for the recommended period of time.

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Insecticides / pesticides / rodenticides and other chemicals used for treating mice, ant, cockroach, etc. infestations — some animals find these chemicals enticing so keep out of reach of all pets.

Many types of these insecticides have been shown to cause cancer in animals used for experimentation.

The chemical insecticides your flea exterminator uses must not only be effective in getting rid of fleas, but must also be safe for you, your family, your cat or kitten, and other pets in your home.

Always read labels carefully before using any kind of insecticide on pets and ensure it's intended for the species you are treating.

When using a flea control product with this insecticide, you should carefully watch your cat for any signs of illness.

The USDA's stand on pyrethrin - containing compounds is that they are the safest of all insecticides for use in food crops.

Insecticides used in the treatment of environmental bedbugs are generally safe for pets if used properly.

Repellents should be used intelligently and in association with insecticide sprays on clothes, nets and even the precaution — for medicinal reasons only, of course — of retiring to a screened bar.

Valid efforts from Florblanca include, actively participating in the local Recycling Program and using its organic waste for the production of compost and vermicompost, which is used to enrich the soil of the property's onsite biogarden that is treated with organic fertilizer, pesticide and insecticide.

One not - so - small step to squash colony collapse disorder: France has announced that it may ban Syngenta's Cruiser OSR insecticide, one in a class of pesticides increasingly linked to contributing to CCD, for use on rapeseed crops (Reuters).

Indoor spraying is effective for 3 — 6 months, depending on the insecticide used and the type of surface on which it is sprayed.

It also lent itself much more directly than coal to being converted into food for people.The use of oil powered farming machines, oil and gas (an oil byproduct) based herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers, and oil based long distance food transport, has allowed us to convert oil into food pretty directly.

The USFS says the public can help protect pollinators by being careful about what type of insecticides are used and reducing the amount of chemicals that they use for gardening and lawn control.

The WIA study should prompt action to curb the use of these pesticides, which make up 40 % of the world insecticide market, until we can ensure that the purpose for which they are intended — to feed the human population — is not actually threatened by their ongoing use.

Since 1991, Bayer has been producing the insecticide imidacloprid, which is one of the best selling insecticides in the world, often used as seed - dressing for maize, sunflower, and rape.

• Create an entire irrigation system for a huge piece of land, bringing watering costs down by 75 % • Singlehandedly carve a large hedge into the shape of Deadpool, just in time for the movie's release, resulting in a huge number of spectators • Operate power equipment such as mowers, tractors, snow blowers and electrical cutters to perform landscaping work • Edge lawns by using dedicated mowers and power edgers • Prune and trim trees and shrubs using a variety of shears and chainsaws • Mix fertilizers and insecticides in a safe manner and ensure that they are efficiently and evenly spread • Develop, implement and maintain irrigation systems to ensure that sufficient amount of water is being given to vegetation, while minimizing wastage

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