Presence of organochlorines in water and oysters Crassostrea sp. in Cananeia-SP by Cláudia Simões Reigada, Luiz Carlos Luchini, Edison Barbieri

“…The results were negative, not detecting the presence of organochlorine pesticides in oysters but in some samples of water we detected the presence of pesticides.…”
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Worker Protection Standard: Requirements for Agricultural Employers of Workers and Handlers by Frederick M. Fishel

“…Safety is a high concern for agricultural employers whose workers deal with hazardous materials, such as pesticides. In 1992, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (WPS), a regulation that requires agricultural employers to take steps to reduce pesticide-related risks for their workers and handlers. …”
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Worker Protection Standard: Requirements for Agricultural Employers of Workers and Handlers by Frederick M. Fishel

“…Safety is a high concern for agricultural employers whose workers deal with hazardous materials, such as pesticides. In 1992, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (WPS), a regulation that requires agricultural employers to take steps to reduce pesticide-related risks for their workers and handlers. …”
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Lesser Grain Borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (Coleoptera, Bostrichidae) by P.G. Koehler

“…The article emphasizes the importance of inspection and sanitation in preventing infestations and outlines control measures, including the use of pheromone traps, insect-proof containers, and various pesticides. It also highlights the need for fumigation in cases of large infestations and provides a table of available pesticides for effective management. …”
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Inverted Patterns of Schistosomiasis and Fascioliasis and Risk Factors Among Humans and Livestock in Northern Tanzania by Ephrasia A. Hugho, Yakob P. Nagagi, Lucille J. Lyaruu, Victor V. Mosha, Ndealilia Senyael, Magweiga M. Mwita, Ruth W. Mabahi, Violet M. Temba, Mapulish Hebel, Mohamed Nyati, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Theonest O. Ndyetabura, AbdulHamid S. Lukambagire

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Causes and Management of Insect and Mite Resistance in Strawberry Production by James F. Price, Curtis Nagle

“…These consequences can be alleviated if resistance management is practiced throughout the strawberry industry. If they minimize pesticide application by depending more on biological and cultural pest control measures, and take care not to expose pest populations to pesticides with identical modes of action, growers can avoid causing pesticide resistance. …”
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Urban Pests and Pest Management by Philip G. Koehler

“… The warm southern states provide an ideal environment for a wide variety of pests — and because almost everyone has problems with pests, most urban areas are sprayed with pesticides. 30 to 40 percent of pesticide use is in urban areas, but most pesticide applications are unnecessary and can result in environmental contamination and human exposure to pesticides. …”
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Scale Insects and Mealybugs on Ornamental Plants by Eileen A. Buss, Jay Cee Turner

“…This revision includes an additional table of pesticides available for use by homeowners. Part of the Master Gardener Handbook. …”
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Scale Insects and Mealybugs on Ornamental Plants by Eileen A. Buss, Jay Cee Turner

“…This revision includes an additional table of pesticides available for use by homeowners. Part of the Master Gardener Handbook. …”
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Urban Pests and Pest Management by Philip G. Koehler

“… The warm southern states provide an ideal environment for a wide variety of pests — and because almost everyone has problems with pests, most urban areas are sprayed with pesticides. 30 to 40 percent of pesticide use is in urban areas, but most pesticide applications are unnecessary and can result in environmental contamination and human exposure to pesticides. …”
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Causes and Management of Insect and Mite Resistance in Strawberry Production by James F. Price, Curtis Nagle

“…These consequences can be alleviated if resistance management is practiced throughout the strawberry industry. If they minimize pesticide application by depending more on biological and cultural pest control measures, and take care not to expose pest populations to pesticides with identical modes of action, growers can avoid causing pesticide resistance. …”
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Calibration of Chemical Applicators Used in Vegetables by M. R. Miller, Peter J. Dittmar

“…The pesticide label is a legal document and must be followed. …”
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Cytotoxicity and Oxidative Stress Responses of Imidacloprid and Glyphosate in Human Prostate Epithelial WPM-Y.1 Cell Line by Khaled Y. Abdel-Halim, Safaa R. Osman

“…So, these findings provide a scenario of multibiomarkers to achieve the imposed risks of pesticides at low doses.…”
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Método multirresíduo de agrotóxicos em polpa de açaí empregando método QuEChERS modificado e UHPLC-MS/MS by Rafael Bel Prestes da Silva, Luana Floriano, Cleusa Fátima Zanchin, Franciele Fátima Machado, Júlia Antunes de Oliveira, Osmar Damian Prestes, Renato Zanella

“…Considering the possible use of pesticides in this species, this study aimed to develop a comprehensive method for the multiresidue determination of pesticides in açaí pulp, using a modified QuEChERS (quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe) method with analysis by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). …”
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Calibration of Chemical Applicators Used in Vegetables by M. R. Miller, Peter J. Dittmar

“…The pesticide label is a legal document and must be followed. …”
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QuEChERS Method Followed by Solid Phase Extraction Method for Gas Chromatographic-Mass Spectrometric Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Fish by Mona Khorshid, Eglal R. Souaya, Ahmed H. Hamzawy, Moustapha N. Mohammed

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Multisensor Data Fusion and GIS-DRASTIC Integration for Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment With Rainfall Consideration by Wu Jiazhe, Dai Xinrui, Su Yancheng, Zheng Xiangtian, Bushra Ghaffar, Rabiya Nasir, Ahsan Jamil, Zeeshan Zafar, Mohammad Suhail Meer, M. Abdullah-Al-Wadud, Rahila Naseer, Hesham El-Askary

“…More food productivity is required due to the expanding population and diminishing agricultural lands, which increases the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers in farming. The current study was conducted in northwestern parts of Pakistan to evaluate the impacts of the frequent use of pesticides and fertilizers in agricultural fields. …”
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Does Consumers' Awareness Impact Their Purchase Likelihood of Neonic-Free Plants? by Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia L. Rihn

“… Neonicotinoid (neonic) pesticides have been facing intense scrutiny because of their potential role in pollinator insect population declines. …”
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Cumulative Energy Demand and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Potato and Tomato Production in Southeast Brazil by Breno de Jesus Pereira, Newton La Scala, Arthur Bernardes Cecílio Filho

“…Fertilizers, diesel and pesticides were the main contributors to CED and GHG emissions. …”
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Evaluation of ecological risk analysis for benthic macroinvertebrates in paddy fields in the Meriç–Ergene River Basin (Turkish Thrace) by Aydın Gazel Burcu, Çamur-Elipek Belgin

“…As a result, pesticides (S4) were found to exert the strongest ecological pressure on benthic macroinvertebrate fauna in paddy fields in the Meriç–Ergene River Basin.…”
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