Before you get too worked up about pesticides in nonorganic produce, consider that the US Department of Agriculture Pesticide Data Program (PDF ... publishes a list of produce most likely ...

Consuming fruits and vegetables are an important part of America’s daily diet. But if you’re concerned about pesticides in produce, an annual report reveals the dozen fruits and vegetables ...

Children face much higher hazards than adults from pesticide exposure. Their small size and developing organ systems, propensity to crawl and play near the ground, tendency for frequent hand to mouth ...

Avocados, sweet corn, pineapples, onions and papayas led the “Clean Fifteen” list of conventionally grown produce with the ...

These self-paced, online eLearning courses can prepare you for the Indiana pesticide certification exams or introduce workers to the basics in your field. These courses present 5 to 8 hours of ...

The lab identified more than 50 pesticides in our samples, with dozens often layered into one meal. The full list of pesticides detected in our samples can be found at the bottom of this article.

BOGOTA, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Scientists in Colombia say they have developed a novel food supplement that protects bees' brains from pesticides, keeping the insects safe from neurological damage ...

"Some of these pesticides that are not on the required testing list can be quite dangerous for patients so we'd love to see the DCC expand their list. Pesticides like Propyzamide and Fluopyram may ...

In an elaborate experiment, scientists discovered that the insects chose to hibernate in soil full of pesticides and other poisons. By Darren Incorvaia North-facing, sloping ground with loose, ...

In his presentation, Subash used data from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that said 70.6% of produce items contain pesticide residues. The lingering residues can lead to certain health ...

Traditionally, nut farmers have tackled the insect with chemical pesticides, or by destroying “mummies” — almonds left over after harvest. Mummies are a favorite winter shelter for the bugs.