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FQPA
Commodity - Pesticide Tolerances and Their Uses at Risk of Being Lost
Because of FQPA, cotton growers in five states were denied an emergency exemption for the use
of flowable carbofuran to control cotton aphid
HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
In a recent European survey, at least 20% of the respondent ag workers said that they had been
adversely affected by pesticides
Herbicides Linked to Infant Health Problems (not 'may be linked')
According to the UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO), pesticide equipment in
developing countries is no better than it was 40 years ago
The Institute of Food Technology is concerned that the regulatory calendar for an endocrine
screen is too ambitious
BIOTECHNOLOGY
B.t. corn was reported to have no effect on the development or abundance of three common
predatory insects
The following pesticides will be cancelled voluntarily by the registrant unless the requests are
withdrawn by Dec. 24, 1997
FROM THE COURTROOM
The maximum fines for violating environmental laws have increased
The EPA has put the clamps on the 'Joyce Chen Anti-Bacterial Cutting Surface' and the 'The
Board of Health Anti-Bacterial Cutting Board'
FEDERAL NEWS
The EPA has three suggestions for changing consumer pesticide labeling
Under the Government Performance and Results Act, the EPA has set 13 goals that will drive
many of their activities for the next 5-10 years
NEW TOOLS
Mini, remote-controlled helicopters are being tested as delivery systems for pesticides amid
mixed reviews
Are you one of those people who think that FQPA will not have much of any impact? Read on.
Under FQPA, the EPA is required to reviews all pesticide tolerances in ten years. The EPA will begin the review with the pesticides that they consider the most dangerous, organophosphates, carbamates, and B1/B2 carcinogens.
When additional pesticide restrictions are passed, minor crops typically receive the greatest impact because they represent a relatively small economic market for pesticides. Minor crops are defined as those crops grown on fewer than 300,000 acres.
Is that a problem? A few pesticides may be lost on crops that nobody eats anyway, so what. Unfortunately, nearly every U.S. crop is a minor crop, including all fruits and nearly every vegetable. Consider the following list of minor crops assembled by IR-4 that may lose pesticides in the FQPA review. You may see a few 'minor' crops that are staples on your table.
There is no need for you to read every crop in the list. I just wanted you to realize the length of the list and to realize that 'minor' crops are not 'unimportant.' Losing a few pesticides may not be important. The loss of many pesticides, however, on many different crops could be critical.
(Do not panic. All of these pesticides will not be lost, but we cannot predict which ones will be affected by FQPA.)
Anise - See Celery
Apricot - Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Iprodione, Malathion, Methidathion, Oxydemeton-methyl, Phosmet, Thiophanate-methyl, Vinclozolin
Arugula - Bensulide, Dichloropropene, Chlorpyrifos, Malathion, Thiodicarb
Artichoke - Azinphos-methyl, Carbofuran, Methidathion, Parathion-methyl, Pronamide
Asparagus - Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Fenamiphos, Fonofos, Malathion, Mancozeb, Methomyl
Atemoya - See Sugar Apple
Avocado - Benomyl, Folpet, Malathion, Methomyl
Banana - (tolerances established on banana apply to plantain) - Benomyl, Carbofuran, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Ethoprop, Fenamiphos, Fonofos, Mancozeb, Maneb, Oxamyl, Terbufos, Thiophanate-methyl
Bean (Lima) - Alachlor, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Ethoprop, Fonofos, Naled, Oxydemeton-methyl
Beet (Garden) - Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Diazinon, Fenamiphos, Fonofos, Malathion, Methomyl, Phenmedipham
Belgian Endive - Vinclozolin
Birdsfoot Trefoil - Azinphos-methyl, Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Parathion-methyl, Pronamide
Blackberry - (tolerances established on blackberry apply to all Rubus eubatus (includes bingleberry, boysenberry, dewberry, lowberry, marionberry, olallieberry, and youngberry)) - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Iprodione, Malathion, Metam, Parathion-methyl, Pronamide
Blueberry - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Iprodione, Malathion, Metam, Methomyl, Parathion-methyl, Phosmet, Pronamide
Broccoli - Azinphos-methyl, Bensulide, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Fonofos, Iprodione, Malathion, Maneb, Metam, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Naled, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion-methyl, Thiodicarb
Broccoli Raab - See Turnip
Brussels Sprout - Acephate, Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Bensulide, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Fenamiphos, Fonofos, Malathion, Maneb, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Naled, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion-methyl
Buckwheat - Dichloropropene
Cabbage - Azinphos-methyl, Bensulide, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Ethoprop, Fenamiphos, Fonofos, Malathion, Maneb, Metam, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Naled, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion-methyl, Thiodicarb
Cacao - Chlorothalonil
Carambola - Methidathion
Carrot - Benomyl, Bensulide, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Iprodione, Malathion, Mancozeb, Metam, Methomyl, Oxamyl, Parathion-methyl
Cassava - Mancozeb, Maneb
Cauliflower - Acephate, Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Bensulide, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Fonofos, Malathion, Maneb, Methidathion, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Naled, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion-methyl
Celery - Acephate, Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Mancozeb, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Naled, Oxamyl, Parathion-methyl, Thiodicarb, Thiophanate-methyl
Chayote - Malathion
Cherimoya - Chlorpyrifos
Cherry - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Fenamiphos, Iprodione, Malathion, Phosmet, Pronamide, Thiophanate-methyl, Vinclozolin
Chestnut - Benomyl, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Methidathion, Phosmet
Chinese Broccoli - See Broccoli
Chinese Cabbage - See Cabbage
Chinese Mustard - Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Iprodione, Malathion, Methomyl
Chinese Radish - Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Malathion, Methomyl
Citrus - (tolerances established on citrus apply to grapefruit, lemon, lime, mandarin, orange, tangelo, tangerine, citron, kumquat, and hybrids) - Aldicarb (Grapefruit/Lemon/Lime only), Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate (Grapefruit/Lemon only), Ethion, Fenamiphos (Grapefruit/Lemon/Lime only), Formetanate HCl (Grapefruit/Lemon/Lime only), Malathion, Methidathion, Methomyl (Lemon only), Naled (Grapefruit/Lemon only), Orthophenylphenol (PostHar), Oxamyl, Oxythioquinox (Lime only), Propargite (Grapefruit/Lemon only)
Coffee - Aldicarb, Chlorothalonil, Disulfoton
Collard - Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Methomyl, Naled, Parathion-methyl
Crabapple - Azinphos-methyl, Carbaryl, Mancozeb, Phosmet
Crambe - See rapeseed
Cranberry - Acephate, Azinphos-methyl, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Mancozeb, Maneb, Metam, Parathion-methyl
Cucumber - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Bensulide, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Ethoprop, Malathion, Mancozeb, Maneb, Metam, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Oxamyl, Oxydemeton-methyl, Thiophanate-methyl
Currant - Benomyl, Dichloropropene, Iprodione, Malathion, Metam Parathion-methyl
Custard Apple - See Sugar Apple
Dandelion - Benomyl, Benslide, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Methomyl, Thiodicarb
Date - Dichloropropene, Malathion
Dill - Carbaryl
Eggplant - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Benslide, Captan, Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Fenamiphos, Malathion, Maneb, Metam, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Naled, Oxamyl, Oxydemeton-methyl
Endive (Escrole) - Bensulide, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Maneb, Methomyl, Parathion-methyl, Pronamide, Thiodicarb
Feijoa - Chlorpyrifos
Fennel - Mancozeb
Fig - Benomyl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Malathion
Fig (Kadota) - Maneb
Filbert - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Methidathion, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion-methyl, Phosmet
Flax - Captan, Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Mancozeb
Florence Fennel - See Celery
Garlic - See Onion
Ginger - Oxamyl
Ginseng - Diazinon, Iprodione
Gooseberry - Azinphos-methyl, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Metam
Grapefruit - See Citrus
Grass - Bensulide (Bent only), Dichloropropene, Malathion, Methidathion (Timothy only), Methomyl, Naled, Parathion-methyl
Guava - Malathion
Herb/spices - Metam
Hops - Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Disulfoton, Malathion, Naled, Parathion-methyl, Phorate, Propargite
Horseradish - Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Methomyl
Huckleberry - Dichloropropene, Metam
Kale - Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Maneb, Methomyl, Naled, Parathion-methyl
Kiwifruit - Azinphos-methyl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Fenamiphos, Iprodione, Methidathion, Phosmet, Vinclozolin
Kohlrabi - Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Malathion Maneb
Leeks - Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Methomyl
Lemon - See Citrus
Lentils - Carbaryl, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Malathion, Metam, Methomyl, Parathion-methyl
Lespedeza - Dichloropropene, Malathion
Lettuce - Acephate (Head only), Bensulide, Carbaryl, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Iprodione, Malathion, Maneb, Metam, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Oxydemeton-methyl (Head only), Parathion-methyl, Pronamide, Thiodicarb, Vinclozolin (Head only)
Lime - See Citrus
Loganberry - See Blackberry
Longan - Methidathion
Loquat - Carbaryl, Methomyl
Lupine - Chlorpyrifos, Dimethoate, Malathion
Macadamia - Acephate, Benomyl, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Methidathion, Phosmet
Mango - Benomyl, Malathion, Methidathion
Melon - (tolerances established on muskmelon apply to cantaloupe, casaba, Santa Claus melon, crenshaw melon, honeydew, Persian melon, golden pershaw melon, mango melon, pineapple melon and snake melon) - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Bensulide, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorothalonil, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Mancozeb, Maneb, Metam, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Naled, Oxamyl, Oxydemeton-methyl, Thiophanate-methyl
Millet - Carbaryl, Dichloropropene
Mint - (includes both peppermint and spearmint) - Acephate, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Fonofos, Malathion, Metam, Methomyl, Oxamyl, Oxydemeton-methyl, Propargite
Mushrooms - Benomyl, Chlorothalonil, Diazinon, Ethoprop, Malathion
Mustard Greens - Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Metam, Methomyl, Parathion-methyl
Okra - Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Ethoprop, Fenamiphos, Malathion
Olive - Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Methidathion
Onion - (unless noted, tolerance includes both dry bulb and green onion) Azinphos-methyl, Bensulide (Dry Bulb only), Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos (Dry Bulb only), Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Fonofos (Dry Bulb only), Iprodione (Dry Bulb only), Malathion, Maneb, Mancozeb (Dry Bulb only), Metam, Methomyl, Oxamyl (Dry Bulb only), Oxydemeton-methyl (DryBulb only), Parathion-methyl, Thiophanate-methyl, Vinclozolin (Dry Bulb only)
Oriental Pear - Carbaryl
Papaya - Benomyl, Chlorothalonil, Malathion, Mancozeb, Maneb, Metam
Parsley - Azinphos-methyl, Bensulide, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Methomyl, Thiodicarb
Parsnip - Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Parathion-methyl
Passion Fruit - Chlorothalonil, Malathion
Pea - Azinphos-methyl (Blackeye only), Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil (Blackeye only), Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Diazinon (Succulent only), Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Malathion, Metam, Methomyl, Naled (Succulent only), Parathion-methyl, Phosmet, Pronamide (Austria Winter only)
Peach - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Fenamiphos, Formetanate HCl, Iprodione, Malathion, Methidathion, Methomyl, Naled, Parathion-methyl, Phosmet, Pronamide, Thiophanate-methyl, Vinclozolin
Pear - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Carbaryl, Captan, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Formetanate HCl, Malathion, Mancozeb, Methidathion, Methomyl, Orthophenylphonol (PostHar), Oxamyl, Phosmet, Pronamide
Pepper - Acephate (Bell & Non-bell), Bensulide (Bell& Chili only), Captan, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Disulfoton, Fenamiphos (Non-bell only), Fonofos, Malathion, Maneb, Metam, Methamidophos, Methomyl, Naled, Oxamyl, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion-methyl, Vinclozolin (Bell only)
Persimmon - Dichloropropene
Pimento - See Pepper
Pineapple - Benomyl, Carbaryl, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Ethoprop, Fenamiphos, Malathion, Oxamyl, Parathion-methyl
Pistachio - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Carbaryl, Phosmet
Plantain - See Banana
Plum - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Formetanate HCl, Iprodione, Methidathion, Phosmet, Pronamide, Thiophanate-methyl, Vinclozolin
Pomegranate - Dichloropropene, Methomyl
Prickly Pear - Carbaryl
Pumpkin - Benomyl, Bensulide, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorothalonil, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Maneb, Naled, Oxamyl, Oxydemeton-methyl, Thiophanate-methyl
Quince - Azinphos-methyl, Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Malathion Mancozeb, Parathion-methyl
Radicchio - Bensulide, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Pronamide, Thiodicarb
Radish - Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Fonofos, Malathion, Metam
Rapeseed - Parathion-ethyl, Parathion-methyl
Raspberry - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Fenamiphos, Iprodione, Malathion, Metam, Parathion-methyl, Pronamide, Vinclozolin
Rhubarb - Bensulide, Dichloropropene, Chlorpyrifos, Malathion, Pronamide, Thiodicarb
Rutabaga - Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Malathion
Safflower - Carboxin, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Methidathion, Naled
Sainfoin - Pronamide
Salsify - Carbaryl, Dichloropropene, Malathion
Sapote - Chlorpyrifos
Shallot - Chlorothalonil, Dichloropropene, Malathion
Spinach - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Bensulide, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Metam, Methomyl, Naled, Parathion-methyl, Phenmedipham, Thiodicarb
Squash (Summer & Winter) - Benomyl, Bensulide, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorothalonil, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Mancozeb (Summer Squash only), Maneb, Metam, Methomyl, Naled, Oxamyl, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion-methyl, Thiophanate-methyl
Strawberry - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Fenamiphos, Fonofos, Iprodione, Malathion, Metam, Methomyl, Naled, Thiophanate-methyl, Vinclozolin
Sugar Apple - Methidathion
Sweet Potato - Aldicarb, Benomyl, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Ethoprop, Malathion, Oxamyl, Phosmet
Sweetsop - See Sugar Apple
Swiss Chard - Bensulide, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Methomyl, Naled, Parathion-methyl, Thiodicarb
Tangelo/Tangors - See Tangerine
Tangerine - Dimethoate, Fenamiphos, Formetanate HCl, Iprodione, Methomyl, Naled
Taro - Captan
Tree Nuts - (tolerance includes almond, beech nut, Brazil nut, butternut, cashew, chestnut, chinuapin, filbert, hickory nut, macadamia nut, pecan, and walnut) - Benomyl, Chlorpyrifos, Dichloropropene, Methidathion, Phosmet
Turnip (Roots & Tops) - Benomyl, Captan, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Methomyl, Metam, Naled, Parathion-methyl
Vetch - Dichloropropene, Malathion, Parathion-methyl, Pronamide
Walnut - Azinphos-methyl, Benomyl, Carbaryl, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Malathion, Methidathion, Naled, Oxydemeton-methyl, Parathion-methyl, Phosmet, Propargite
Watercress - Diazinon, Malathion
Watermelon - Azinphos-methyl, Bensulide, Captan, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Chlorothalonil, Diazinon, Dichloropropene, Dimethoate, Malathion, Mancozeb, Maneb, Naled, Oxamyl, Oxydemeton-methyl
Yam - See Sweet Potato
Youngberry - See Blackberry
(The Reregistration Notification Network, 7-15-97)
Because of FQPA, cotton growers in five states were denied an emergency exemption for the use of flowable carbofuran to control cotton aphid. Before FQPA was passed, similar exemptions were granted in 1995 and 1996. Analysis required by FQPA identified carbofuran as a dietary risk to children and could not exceed 5 ppb in drinking water. Some water monitoring data have discovered carbofuran levels of up to 40 ppb. As a result, no carbofuran tolerance or exemption could be granted for cotton growers.
The EPA also indicates that additional restrictions for carbofuran could be on the way. Currently, up to 2.5 million lbs of liquid carbofuran is applied to registered crops alfalfa, corn, rice, soybeans, potatoes, small grains and some minor crops. An additional 250,000 lbs of granular carbofuran are used on rice. This requested exemption would have added up to 500,000 lbs on up to one million acres of cotton. (PANUPS, 7-18-97)
In a recent European survey, at least 20% of the respondent ag. workers said that they had been adversely affected by pesticides, with about 75% of the incidents occurring during mix/load/application. The remaining poisonings occurred during re-entry or handling contaminated equipment. The most common reported symptoms were head-ache, skin irritation, or stomach pain. (Pesticide News 36, June 1997 in PANUPS 7-14-97).
Consider the following well-meaning discourse concerning pesticides and human health. The italicized section is a direct quote. The plain text is my words.
The herbicides atrazine, cyanazine and metolachlor may be linked to a range of adverse health effects, including respiratory distress, cerebral palsy and impaired development. According to a recent study of drinking water contamination in Iowa, these three herbicides were each
associated with higher community levels of intrauterine growth retardation (slow fetal growth resulting in low birth weight) among newborns. The researchers said that slow fetal growth is a predictor of increased infant mortality and is the second leading known cause of fetal death. (Pretty scary? Especially combined with the title)
The researchers pointed out that this study is based on data at the community level rather than on data collected from individuals, and stressed that their findings should be considered preliminary until more detailed epidemiological studies on individual exposure levels are carried out. (this paragraph responsibly indicates that the researchers do not know. However, do you think many people understand this section?)
I included this article to point out how easily that people are mislead about threats from pesticides and other things they do not understand well. I do not think that the author or the researchers are trying to be evasive or misleading. If you are a reporter, you put the news first. The initial paragraph is news; the second is not even interesting to most people.
Many people, however, do not understand (or even read) the statistical disclaimers associated with these type of reports. They would accept the first paragraph as proof that triazines are killing babies. Irresponsible consumer groups would report only the first paragraph.
Be alert when you are reading. The situation is typically neither as good nor as bad as it appears in the press (except for this newsletter). (PANUPS, 7-14-97)
According to the UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO), pesticide equipment in developing countries is no better than it was 40 years ago. Consequently, many of these countries have excessive and unnecessary risks associated with pesticides. In Pakistan, about 50% of applied pesticides are reportedly wasted due to poor machinery and application methods. Pesticide residues on food in India exceed the world average. A lack of proper application training is common in many developing countries.
Additionally, many growers in developing countries still abide by outdated pest management principles that are based on high volumes and rates of pesticides, which results in regular contamination of surface and ground water. Flowers in Columbia and orchards in Brazil are typically sprayed with up to 6,000 and 10,000 liters/hectare, respectively. The FAO reports that 10% of this spray volume with the proper equipment could provide adequate pest control while greatly reducing run-off.
The FAO is calling for improved equipment and better training. (PANUPS, 7-27-97)
The Institute of Food Technology is concerned that the regulatory calendar for an endocrine screen is too ambitious. Under FQPA, the EPA is required to develop a valid screen by next year and implement the plan in 1999. The IFT fears that we will not have the necessary understanding to establish a scientifically rigorous screen. However, FQPA requires that EPA establish a screen anyway. (Pestic. & Tox. Chem. News, 6-25-97)
B.t. corn was reported to have no effect on the development or abundance of three common predatory insects (twelve-spotted lady beetle, the insidious flower beetle, and the green lacewing). Laboratory colonies fed on pollen from B.t. corn developed and survived normally. Populations in field plots were the same for both B.t. corn and conventional corn hybrids. (Pilcher et al. Envir. Entomol., 26: 1997).
The following pesticides will be cancelled voluntarily by the registrant unless the requests are
withdrawn by Dec. 24, 1997. The registrants may continue to sell the product for one year;
product in the hands of end-users may be used according to the label until supplies are exhausted.
| Zep-O-Mint | Expedite Broadleaf Herbicide2-Way Ester |
| Chloropropham Technical | Riverside Mal-Methyl 44E |
| Troysan 190 | Riverside Mal-Methyl 63 ULV |
| Helena 3 lb Methyl Parathion EC | Riverside Methyl Parathion 7.2 |
| 7.5 Methyl Parathion | Dithon 63 |
| Methyl Parathion 4EC | Clean Crop Methyl Parathion 7.5 |
| Methyl Parathion 1.5 Thiodan 3EC | Metaspray 5E |
| Trinox 80% Soluble Powder Selective Insecticide | Methyl Parathion 6EC |
| Oxy Methyl Parathion-Thiosulfan 1.5-1.5EC | Technical Methyl Parathion |
| Dichloroprop Technical (2,4 DP) | Dibrom Fly & Mosquito Spray |
| Mitac WP | Treflan 5 |
| Poly-Coat Beef & Dairy Cattle Duster, contains Co-Ral | Pin Nip 7A-Aerosol Sprout Inhibitor |
| Methyl Parathion 4EC | Riverdale MCPA Technical Amine |
| Methyl Parathion Liquid 4 Prod #909 | Riverdale MCPA Technical Ioe |
| Methyl Parathion 4 | Riverdale MCPA Technical Acid |
Did you notice how many methyl parathion products are being pulled off the market? It don't think we need Sherlock Holmes to tell us why. By the way, I would not advise stockpiling methyl parathion. In the event that the tolerances are ever cancelled, you may wind up holding the bag (or the jug). (FR Notice)
Methamidophos is being voluntarily canceled on all crops except cotton and potato; all 24(c) labels are also canceled except for tomato. The EPA met with the registrants (Bayer Corp. and Valent USA) because the risk to agricultural workers exceeded the Agency level of concern. The registrants have also proposed revising label language, phasing in closed mixing/loading systems, and conducting an educational program. (FR 7-2-97)
In case you had not heard, the maximum fines for violating environmental laws have increased. For commercial applicators, general maximum penalties under FIFRA increased from $500 to $5500; for private applicators $550 maximum (up from $50) for first violation.
The EPA has put the clamps on the 'Joyce Chen Anti-Bacterial Cutting Surface' and the 'The Board of Health Anti-Bacterial Cutting Board.' The cutting boards are considered pesticides because the labels indicate the boards prevent the growth of Salmonella and E. coli. In order to make these claims, the company would have to submit data proving that the products are effective against bacteria that cause human disease. The company has agreed to stop marketing the products with these claims. (Pestic. & Tox. Chem News, 7-2-97)
Reuben Brown of Chicago may face two years in prison and a $200,000 fine, in addition to restitution to homeowners whose homes he sprayed with methyl parathion. The U.S. Attorney's office has charged Mr. Brown with illegally treating 466 structures, including many multi-family units. Two other applicators in Mississippi have also been sentenced to 6 1/2 and 5 years in prison for applying methyl parathion in homes. Nearly two dozen other applicators are reported to be under investigation. (Pesticid. & Tox. Chem. News, 7-9-97)
Reregistration eligibility documents (REDs) have been issued for pendimethalin and Colletotrichum gloesporioides f.sp. aeschynomene (a mycoherbicide) (EPA, May-June 1997)
The EPA has three suggestions for changing consumer pesticide labeling. The changes have not been finalized, and they would likely be on a voluntary basis. 1) All companies are urged to include an informational telephone number and/or internet address on each product. Smaller companies may use the number of the National Pesticide Telecommunications Network. 2) The EPA wants pesticides to use a common name for the ingredients instead of the chemical name. Some states are against this idea because they fear it will confuse field inspectors and laboratory personnel; these states want the chemical and the common name. 3) Finally, the Agency wants to change 'inert ingredients' to 'other ingredients' because people may equate 'inert' with 'not dangerous to humans'. (Pestic. & Tox. Chem. News, 7-2-97)
Under the Government Performance and Results Act, the EPA has set 13 goals that will drive many of their activities for the next 5-10 years.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has issued a Special Local Need Label for Georgia producers to use Pinpoint 15 Granular to control mole crickets and cutworms on turf.
A USDA Agronomist (Bill Donald) is taking the string weed-trimmer out of the yard an into the field. Herbicide applications can be reduced by 60% in corn and soybeans by controlling weeds in the row with a narrow band of herbicide; weeds in between the rows are controlled with a string trimmer. In a four year study, yields in the band/trimmer combination were comparable to yields in conventionally managed fields. Additionally, the weed stubble holds the soil in place. Donald is developing a four-row trimmer. If you want more information, contact Bill Donald at william_donald@muccmail.missouri.edu or 573-882-6404.
Mini, remote-controlled helicopters are being tested as delivery systems for pesticides amid mixed reviews. With a ten foot rotor and a twelve foot long body; they weigh less than 100 lbs when empty. Designed to hover about ten feet off the ground, the helicopters can deliver up to eight liters of pesticide per minute in areas that conventional aircraft cannot reach.
The company is promoting the helicopters as a way to precisely apply pesticides or biocontrol agents in areas where conventional aircraft are impractical. They advise that the mini-copters could be useful for treating field margins near sensitive areas or treating small areas of a field. There have been about 1000 helicopters built to date, with testing in California, Arizona, Florida, and other states.
However, the new technology also has critics. Aerial applicators worry that there will be additional pressure to apply pesticides illegally or in areas where applications are too dangerous. Additionally, there is concern about the possibility that cellular phones or other electronic transmissions will interfere with control of the remote control helicopters.
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