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A Common Sense Guide for Understanding Pesticide Safety
March 17, 2025
The basic concept of toxicology is best summarized by a simple phrase: "the dose makes the poison." Regulatory agencies, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state health departments, establish strict limits for pesticide residues in air, soil, food, and water. These thresholds are deliberately set well below levels that could cause harm, often incorporating a 100 to 1000-fold safety margin to protect vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women.
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March 17, 2025
A Common Sense Guide for Understanding Pesticide Safety
The basic concept of toxicology is best summarized by a simple phrase: "the dose makes the poison." Regulatory agencies, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state health departments, establish strict limits for pesticide residues in air, soil, food, and water. These thresholds are deliberately set well below levels that could cause harm, often incorporating a 100 to 1000-fold safety margin to protect vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women.
Pyrethroids Staff
February 17, 2025
Pesticides: A Refresher Course on Their Role in Modern Society
Pesticides play a critical role in modern society by protecting crops, safeguarding public health, and ensuring food security. This refresher course outlines their essential benefits, proper use, and environmental considerations to help users responsibly navigate pesticide use today. The enormous importance of pesticides cannot be overstated – whether controlling harmful pests, managing invasive species or safeguarding public health.
Pyrethroids Staff
January 15, 2025
A Consumer’s Guide to Reading a Pesticide Label
Pesticide labels provide essential information that ensures their safe and effective use. Knowing how to read and understand these labels can protect you, your family, and the environment. Here’s a straightforward breakdown of the key components of a pesticide label and what each section indicates.
Pyrethroids Staff
March 28, 2024
Resistance Does Not Mean Abandoning Proven Insecticides
Some people may be saying “Insects are becoming resistant to some particular class of pesticides and therefore we should stop using those at once. As is often the case, statements like that fail to grasp the realities of modern IPM (Integrated pest management) approaches.
Liza Dunn, M.D.
March 27, 2024
The benefits of pesticides to mankind and the environment
This piece serves as a reminder about the often-overlooked benefits of pesticides, including increased crop yields, improved food safety, and reduced environmental degradation when used judiciously. It emphasizes the need for balanced discourse, acknowledging both the positive outcomes and the risks of pesticide use.
ScienceDirect
August 20, 2023
World Mosquito Day: Dangers and Tips for Prevention
The significance of World Mosquito Day on August 20, commemorates Sir Ronald Ross's 1897 discovery of the malaria parasite in mosquitoes, which advanced understanding of mosquito-borne disease prevention. It emphasizes the dangers posed by mosquitoes and offers prevention tips, such as using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing, and eliminating standing water to reduce breeding sites.
22News WWLP.com
July 28, 2023
Alpha-gal Syndrome: Meat Allergy Linked to Tick Bites Rising, CDC Says
Alpha-gal syndrome, a rare meat allergy caused by Lone Star Tick bites, has affected up to 450,000 Americans and is increasing due to climate change expanding the tick's range. The allergy can trigger severe reactions, including anaphylaxis, and experts stress prevention through tick avoidance and awareness of symptoms.
BBC
July 19, 2023
8 People Have Acquired Malaria in the U.S. They’re the first in 20 Years
Eight locally transmitted malaria cases in Florida and Texas mark the first U.S. cases in 20 years, raising concerns about climate change and mosquito control. Experts stress public health vigilance to prevent future outbreaks and underscore the need for integrated pest strategies.
