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  • What is the safest way to get rid of mosquitoes and flys? I have a 1 month old infant at home.?


    http://diddy.nameAuthority Authority: 170
    I live in Sydney. What is the safest way to get rid of mosquitoes and flys? I have a 1 month old infant at home and cant use pesticides, fumigants etc.. I also cant really leave the house and go away for the whole day.
    2 days ago
  • Fast, cheap ‘dipstick’ test to identify pesticides in foods


    Thaindian NewsAuthority Authority: 732
    Washington, Dec 23 (ANI): A team of Canadian scientists has developed a fast, inexpensive ‘dipstick’ test to identify small amounts of pesticides that may exist in foods and beverages. John Brennan and colleagues say their paper-strip test is more practical than conventional pesticide tests, producing results in ...
    4 days ago
  • EPA Seeking Comment on Disclosing Pesticide Ingredients


    The Fine Print: blog posts from OMBWatchAuthority Authority: 134
    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it will begin accepting public comments on its proposal to require pesticide manufacturers to label pesticide ingredients. Currently, pesticide makers must label the "active" ingredients in a pesticide, but they are not required to identify the so called ...
    4 days ago
  • An Inexpensive ‘Dipstick’ Test for Pesticides in Foods


    The X-JournalsAuthority Authority: 139
    Scientists in Canada are reporting the development of a fast, inexpensive "dipstick" test to identify small amounts of pesticides that may exist in foods and beverages.
    4 days ago
  • An inexpensive dipstick test for pesticides in foods


    Health Fitness & Beauty - health-fitness.marc8.comAuthority Authority: 157
    (American Chemical Society) Scientists in Canada are reporting the development of a fast, inexpensive "dipstick" test to identify small amounts of pesticides that may exist in foods and beverages. Their paper-strip test is more practical than conventional pesticide tests, producing results in minutes rather than hours ...
    5 days ago
  • Why Fruit Can Harm Your Health These Holidays


    Weight Loss and TrainingAuthority Authority: 118
    Why Fruit Can Harm Your Health These Holidays In several articles on this site I state that a key component to any healthy eating plan is to include lots of fruit. But the question is, can fruit really be bad for us considering all the chemicals and pesticides that are sprayed on most fruit we eat? My intention ...
    5 days ago
  • Pierre Mineau interview on bird deaths due to pesticides


    Stop Wildlife PoisoningAuthority Authority: 109
    Dear all, These are exerpts from an interview between Pierre Mineau and Laura Sevier published in The Ecologist Reports of mass bird mortality from pesticide use made environmentalist Rachel Carson speak of a ’silent spring’ in her groundbreaking 1962 book. Forty seven years after the ...
    6 days ago
  • The Dementia Dozen: Foods to Avoid


    Fire EarthAuthority Authority: 435
    Should You Worry About Pesticides in Your Food?That depends on whether you think dementia adds to your charm!Exposure to pesticides could permanently affect the nervous system, increasing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease later in life, researchers say.New findings support a probable link between toxic chemicals and ...
    6 days ago
  • Science and Soul: Nopenhagen


    Science & SoulAuthority Authority: 103
    Science News in Brief The discovery of a 4.4 million year old fossil skeleton that may have belonged to an early human ancestor was discovered in October.  Now, this discovery is hailed by the journal Science , as the greatest scientific breakthrough of the year. Poll: View This Poll trends The ...
    6 days ago
  • First Eco-friendly Portable Stainless Water Filter Bottle


    Keetsa Mattress Store - Keetsa! Blog - Eco-Friendly and Green NewsAuthority Authority: 438
    Healthy living means you also have to place into consideration the water you drink. And thanks to WaterCheck.biz, the solution may yet be in the form on one stainless steel bottle. This bottle has a patented filtration system that removes 99.99% of pollutants like chlorine, voc’s, pesticides, herbicides and heavy ...
    1 week ago
  • How much co2 was created by protesters flying or driving somewhere to protest?


    http://diddy.nameAuthority Authority: 170
    How much co2 was created by protesters flying or driving somewhere to protest? How many trees were killed so protesters could make signs to hold up? How many protesters smoke weed? Weed is grown using banned pesticides that hurt the environment? How much of the money spent on weed goes to buy guns for the drug ...
    1 week ago
  • A few things the Agriculture Secretary should consider before cheering more biofuels


    Triple PunditAuthority Authority: 644
    U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently told reporters that we should caution against blaming biofuels for higher food prices, stating that the food versus fuel debate is based on the assumption that where we are today remains static relative to production.Vilsack went on to say he’s convinced that within 10 ...
    1 week ago
  • Natural Cosmetics – Using Nature’s Best


    Wish Everyone Good Health.Authority Authority: 167
    Are you concerned about the possible harmful effects of cosmetics? More and more consumers are turning to natural cosmetics made with organic and herbal ingredients to keep themselves and the environment safe. Synthetic materials found in some products can do damage. In contrast to artificial chemicals, natural ...
    1 week ago
  • How to Grow Potted Plants


    Gardening Seeds GuideAuthority Authority: 116
    You will need to know the proper soil, lighting and temperature for the plant you want to grow, as well as devote time and commitment to the project, in order to enjoy the hobby of growing plants indoors. Additionally, there are several methods of growing plants in pots. Inspect the area where you plan to keep your ...
    1 week ago
  • School fruit and vegetables tested for pesticide residues


    What's new at HSEAuthority Authority: 441
    The Pesticide Residues Committee (PRC) today published findings from the Department of Health’s School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme for Summer Term 2009. The third and final report for the school year 2008/9 found that the fruit and vegetables supplied to schools met legal standards with regard to pesticide residues ...
    1 week ago
  • Second set of 2009 pesticide residue figures released


    What's new at HSEAuthority Authority: 441
    The Pesticide Residues Committee today published its second quarterly report in 2009. The report found that the majority of foods had no detectable residues and those that did contain pesticides were not likely to be harmful to health. View press release ‘Second set of 2009 pesticide residue figures released’
    1 week ago
  • Court rules against FMC on Carbofuran ban


    Stop Wildlife PoisoningAuthority Authority: 109
    Dear Friends, We have just heard from the Defenders of Wildlife that the DC Circuit yesterday rejected a request by FMC Corporation, the manufacturer of carbofuran, and several U.S. users of carbofuran, for a stay of EPA’s decision to revoke food tolerances of the deadly pesticide. FMC and some ...
    1 week ago
  • Papaya cultivation faces threat from ‘Mealy Bug’ pest in Tamil Nadu


    Thaindian NewsAuthority Authority: 732
    Coimbatore, Dec.15 (ANI): Papaya cultivation in Tamil Nadu is faced with a serious threat from a new kind of pest called ‘Mealy Bug’ which has invaded the crop.In India, Papaya is cultivated in 8000 hectares of area whereas in Tamil Nadu alone Papaya is cultivated in about 3000 hectares area.The farmers have ...
    1 week ago
  • AP INVESTIGATION: Monsanto seed biz role revealed


    War On You: Breaking Alternative NewsAuthority Authority: 518
    Source: AP ST. LOUIS — Confidential contracts detailing Monsanto Co.’s business practices reveal how the world’s biggest seed developer is squeezing competitors, controlling smaller seed companies and protecting its dominance over the multibillion-dollar market for genetically altered crops, an Associated ...
    1 week ago
  • New agriculture tech from BiOWiSH aims to replace crop burning


    Cleantech Group - Latest clean technology newsAuthority Authority: 588
    Australian company raises first outside funds for enzyme technology that seeks to triple crop yields while reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
    1 week ago

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