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Chlorpyrifos-methyl

03/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Quebec is restricting use of pesticides that harm fish, bird and bee populations

While it hasn’t gone as far as adopting a total ban, Quebec has imposed significant restrictions on the use of Atrazine, bee-killing neonicotinoids, and other dangerous pesticides, reported a Global News article. “It’s with a lot of pride that I’m going to proceed with the announcement about these important rules,” declared Isabelle Melançon, Environment Minister […]

12/07/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Chlorpyrifos-methyl — toxicity, side effects, diseases and environmental impacts

A Pesticide Properties DataBase entry categorizes chlorpyrifos-methyl as an organophosphorous insecticide. The chemical is first introduced in 1966 and is used to eliminate various pests such as leaf rollers and cockroaches as well as flea beetles, termites and fire ants. List of known side effects Chlorpyrifos-methyl may compromise the body’s overall well being through various exposure routes such as the respiratory tract, the […]

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