A Comparative Study of the In Vitro Intestinal Permeability of Pinnatoxins and Portimine by Rachelle Lanceleur, Vincent Hort, Marion Peyrat, Denis Habauzit, Andrew I. Selwood, Valérie Fessard

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Effects of copper/graphene oxide core-shell nanoparticles on Rhipicephalus ticks and their detoxification enzymes by Haytham Senbill, Amr Gangan, Ahmed M. Saeed, Mohammed E. Gad, Jehan Zeb, Alaa Fahmy

“…Abstract Nanopesticides have been recently introduced as novel pesticides to overcome the drawbacks of using traditional synthetic pesticides. …”
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DES modified silica gel as dispersing material for miniaturized matrix solid phase dispersion applied to triazoles determination by Susanna Della Posta, Valeria Gallo, Emanuele Limiti, Marcella Trombetta, Monica Gherardi, Alessandra Gentili, Laura De Gara, Chiara Fanali

“…Matrix solid phase dispersion (MSPD) represents one of the most useful methods for pesticides determination in vegetables. This extraction method involves the use of a solid, dispersing material, which is homogenized together with the sample in a mortar and loaded into a cartridge for the analyte's elution with a suitable solvent. …”
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Worker Protection Standard: Training Workers and Handlers under the 2016 Revision Requirements by Frederick M. Fishel

“… In 1992, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a comprehensive regulation called the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (WPS). The EPA has made several changes to the WPS since it was fully implemented in 1995. …”
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Worker Protection Standard: Training Workers and Handlers under the 2016 Revision Requirements by Frederick M. Fishel

“… In 1992, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a comprehensive regulation called the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (WPS). The EPA has made several changes to the WPS since it was fully implemented in 1995. …”
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A Guide to Scale Insect Identification by Stephen H. Futch, C.W. McCoy, C.C. Childers

“…Increases in scale insect populations involve multiple factors including: a) disruption of biological control by weather; b) infestation of areas by scale insects where natural enemies do not exist; and c) disruption of natural enemies by the repeated use of non-selective pesticides. …”
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Natural Products for Managing Landscape and Garden Pests in Florida by Eileen A. Buss, Sydney G. Park Brown

“… This publication describes “natural” pesticides: alternatives that are usually less toxic to non-target organisms and the environment and that, when used correctly, can be effective substitutes for synthetic products. …”
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Essential oils – a review of the natural evolution of applications and some future perspectives by Stanislava Ivanova, Yana Gvozdeva, Radiana Staynova, Daniela Grekova-Kafalova, Vanya Nalbantova, Niko Benbassat, Nina Koleva, Kalin Ivanov

“…Moreover, EOs represent important key points in the development of novel environmentally friendly preservatives and pesticides.…”
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A Guide to Scale Insect Identification by Stephen H. Futch, C.W. McCoy, C.C. Childers

“…Increases in scale insect populations involve multiple factors including: a) disruption of biological control by weather; b) infestation of areas by scale insects where natural enemies do not exist; and c) disruption of natural enemies by the repeated use of non-selective pesticides. …”
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Strategies to Encourage Adoption of Stormwater Pond Best Management Practices (BMPs) by Homeowners by Emily Ott, Paul Monaghan, Ondine Wells, Gail Hansen, Laura Warner, Michelle Atkinson

“…However, these ponds can become polluted when runoff contains fertilizers, pesticides, and pet waste from the neighborhood. This 9-page fact sheet outlines several best management practices (BMPs) for reducing stormwater pond pollution. …”
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The Environmentally Friendly Practices to Fight Plants’ Diseases: Scope Review by Ziad B. Al-Rawashdeh

“…The environmentally friendly practices were found the solution to minimize the side effects of pesticides and herbicides. This review aims to investigate the impact of environmentally friendly practices on plant disease protection. …”
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Strategies to Encourage Adoption of Stormwater Pond Best Management Practices (BMPs) by Homeowners by Emily Ott, Paul Monaghan, Ondine Wells, Gail Hansen, Laura Warner, Michelle Atkinson

“…However, these ponds can become polluted when runoff contains fertilizers, pesticides, and pet waste from the neighborhood. This 9-page fact sheet outlines several best management practices (BMPs) for reducing stormwater pond pollution. …”
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Natural Products for Managing Landscape and Garden Pests in Florida by Eileen A. Buss, Sydney G. Park Brown

“… This publication describes “natural” pesticides: alternatives that are usually less toxic to non-target organisms and the environment and that, when used correctly, can be effective substitutes for synthetic products. …”
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Landscape Integrated Pest Management by Eileen A. Buss, Adam G. Dale

“…People can be quick to use pesticides, but an integrated approach using multiple tools can be much safer, have longer lasting beneficial effects, and in some cases cut costs. …”
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New Plants for Florida: Conclusion by Richard L. Jones, Mary Duryea, Berry J. Treat

“…New varieties will continue to help reduce the amount of pesticides, fertilizers and energy used in farming. …”
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Ecdysone receptor strongly influences larval–pupal–adult transition and melanization in Tuta absoluta by Xiaodi Wang, Jiajia Wu, Jianyang Guo, Nianwan Yang, Fanghao Wan, Zhichuang Lü, Wanxue Liu

“…The overuse of traditional pesticides negatively affects both human health and the environment. …”
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Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide by James M. Stephens, Sydney Park-Brown, Danielle Treadwell, Susan Webb, Amanda Gevens, R. A. Dunn, Gerald Kidder, D. Short, G. W. Simone

“…It covers planning, soil preparation, compost and fertilizing, irrigation and drainage, and pest management with and without pesticides. Includes tables with fertilizer and insect control recommendations, a planting guide with planting dates and spacing information, and a table of varieties recommended for Florida gardens. …”
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Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide by James M. Stephens, Sydney Park-Brown, Danielle Treadwell, Susan Webb, Amanda Gevens, R. A. Dunn, Gerald Kidder, D. Short, G. W. Simone

“…It covers planning, soil preparation, compost and fertilizing, irrigation and drainage, and pest management with and without pesticides. Includes tables with fertilizer and insect control recommendations, a planting guide with planting dates and spacing information, and a table of varieties recommended for Florida gardens. …”
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Landscape Integrated Pest Management by Eileen A. Buss, Adam G. Dale

“…People can be quick to use pesticides, but an integrated approach using multiple tools can be much safer, have longer lasting beneficial effects, and in some cases cut costs. …”
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Management of Insect and Mite Resistance in Ornamental Crops by James F. Price, Elzie McCord, Jr., Curtis Nagle

“…Resistance of arthropods to crop management chemicals has been problematic since the early era of synthetic organic pesticides. During the 1970s and early 1980s leafminer outbreaks heavily damaged herbaceous ornamental crops such as chrysanthemum, gypsophila, aster, and marigold in fields, shade houses and greenhouses. …”
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