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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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July 12, 2023
Why Are We Seeing New Malaria Cases in the U.S.?
Locally acquired malaria cases in Florida and Texas, the first in 20+ years, highlight the need for mosquito control and vigilance. Experts link the cases to increased travel and warn of future risks from climate-driven mosquito growth.
Harvard School of Public Health
July 3, 2023
First Cases of Malaria Transmitted in U.S. Prompt Concerns
Malaria has been locally transmitted in the U.S. for the first time in 20 years, with cases in Florida and Texas. Experts link this to mosquitoes and warn that climate change could heighten risks.
PBS News Hour
July 1, 2023
You Really Are a Tick Magnet
Scientists discovered that ticks are attracted to the static electric fields produced by animals, enabling them to latch onto hosts more easily. This finding, while adding to the pests' unsettling traits, could lead to improved antistatic tick defenses.
New York Times
June 30, 2023
First the Smoke. Then the Bugs.
New York City experienced a rare swarm of aphids, likely triggered by a mild winter and spring rains, leaving residents swatting at the non-stinging insects. Experts clarified that the swarms, unrelated to wildfire smoke, pose no harm to humans but may be amplified visually by the smoky air conditions.
New York Times
June 26, 2023
How to Use Permethrin on Clothing, Safely
The use of permethrin-treated clothing is an effective way to prevent mosquito and tick bites. This strategy includes several options: buying pretreated garments, sending clothing for professional treatment or treat them at home following safety guidelines.
Consumer Reports
April 6, 2023
France faces rise in mosquito-borne diseases, warn health experts
France faces rising mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya due to climate change and travel, with risks heightened by the 2024 Paris Olympics. Experts urge better prevention and coordination as cases grow.
The Connexion
March 28, 2023
Nets Treated with Pyrethroid-Chlorfenapy Recommended During Malaria Outbreaks
The article provides an overview of travel vaccines recommended for 2024, emphasizing their importance in preventing infectious diseases for international travelers. It highlights updated guidance from health organizations like the WHO, CDC, and EMA, covering vaccines for diseases such as anthrax, dengue, malaria, cholera, and more. The article also discusses new approvals, ongoing research, and vaccine availability by region.
VaxBeforeTravel
November 11, 2020
'Murder hornets': More nests likely to be found in US
Washington State scientists removed the first U.S. nest of invasive Asian giant hornets, finding nearly 200 queens, some of which may have escaped. These hornets threaten honeybees and humans, and efforts to eradicate them continue as more nests are suspected.
