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?? Attention Maryland Pesticide Applicators! ?? Don't forget to renew your Maryland pesticide license before the end of the month! ??? Keeping your license up to date is crucial for ensuring you can continue your work without any interruptions. Here’s a quick checklist to help you out: ? Verify Your Renewal Date: Check your license expiration date. ? Complete Required Training: Make sure you've completed any necessary continuing education or training hours. ? Submit Renewal Application: Fill out and submit your renewal application online or by mail. ? Pay Fees: Ensure all renewal fees are paid on time. Staying compliant helps protect our environment and public health. Don't wait until the last minute—renew today!! #Maryland #PesticideLicense #Renewal #EnvironmentalSafety #PublicHealth

Take Action—EPA’s Updated Pesticide “Drift Protection” is Still Inadequate! The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headlines a July 15, 2024, press release with the following, “EPA Announces New, Earlier Protections for People from Pesticide Spray Drift.” Yet EPA states, “The Agency is not making any changes to its chemical-specific methodology outlined in the 2014 document but has decided to extend the chemical-specific spray drift methodology to certain registration actions." Although EPA should evaluate every pesticide use for its drift potential, extension of an inadequate process does not constitute “protection.” >> Tell EPA and Congress that EPA must protect against all forms of pesticide drift. https://ow.ly/BeEF50SLmpW

Howdy! Today, as I continue my “Roadside Assistance" series, I’m tackling a common misconception in the industry: mildew is mold. ?? Join me as I break down what mildew is relative to mold and explain why it’s important to know with regard to your indoor air quality. ????? (P.S I am NORMI Pro Certified CMA/CMR/NCRIS/NCMP, and am licensed with the California Dept. of Pesticide Regulations (DPR))?? . . . #blackmold #IndoorAirQuality #mildew #waterdamage

Wood preservation just got faster. The ALPHA II predicts pesticide retention directly on-site. By doing so, it helps avoid delays in testing, ensuring your treatments work effectively. No more waiting for lab results ??https://lnkd.in/e7EzuvZY #FTIR #WoodPreservation #PesticideRetention #WoodTreatment #ALPHAII

"Pesticide Poisoning Study Retracted Amid Legal Challenge and Industry Criticism" A 2020 article on global pesticide poisoning, published by BMC Public Health, was retracted after critiques from pesticide industry representatives, including Bayer and CropLife International. The study's authors, affiliated with the Pesticide Action Network, defended their methodology but faced opposition, leading to a legal challenge. Despite their efforts, the journal upheld the retraction in 2023. #PesticideSafety #ScientificIntegrity #ResearchRetraction #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #PesticidePoisoning #AcademicDisputes https://lnkd.in/dDB4ckxk

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New EPA Guidance for Conventional Pesticide Submissions ?? On Nov 6, 2024, the US EPA released guidance to help registrants provide strong risk-benefit documentation for new conventional pesticides and outdoor uses. The guidance clarifies EPA's approach to evaluating a pesticide’s benefits versus risks, outlining the documentation needed to support claims and reduce review delays. A well-prepared summary can improve approval chances and reduce costs. Need help navigating these new requirements? knoell USA offers expert consultation for submission strategy, document prep, and risk assessment. Book a complimentary 20-minute consultation to simplify your process and optimize your submissions. https://lnkd.in/eMHcgPnU

Next year, the Florida pesticide examination process will undergo changes related to education, training, support and testing. Follow the link below to learn about the new process. #VoiceOfAg https://bit.ly/4dPqbD7

Check out our article to learn more about the changes in global pesticide regulations: https://okt.to/RJGqkB Recent events such as European farmers’ protests and legislation in major pesticide-using countries like Brazil and the USA have caused a temporary increase in backing for pesticide use- but is this a lasting change? Whatever happens at the political and regulatory level, the analytical testing community must be ready to react and adapt to regulatory and scientific change. At LGC, we offer high-quality, reliable, and up-to-date analytical tools that help give you confidence in the integrity of the testing methods and results. #PesticideRegulations #PesticideAnalysis

??NC Farmer Will Lose Crop Because of Unsafe Levels of ??Chemical in Water ??The drinking water for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians is affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) commonly known as forever chemicals. Those chemicals have been linked to health problems including an increased risk of cancer. More of their effect is being seen in North Carolina. ??A farmer in New Hanover County said his produce has been left to rot after his water source was linked to PFAS. The area is one of 47 drinking-water systems with concerning levels of PFAS. The source of the contamination can be traced to the chemical company Chemours. ??"We had contamination, total PFAS level is between 50 and 60 parts per trillion, which is a little over, I think 10 to 12 times what the current EPA safe standard is," said Ty Jacobus of Honeybird Organic Farm in Castle Hayne. "We can't sell those. I mean, we could, there's no law preventing us but we're not selling them." In April, the EPA set new standards for PFAS levels. Last week, the state's Environmental Management Commission failed to adopt new regulations on PFAS. The commission will meet again in November. "We showed up with two sets of rules and two certified fiscal notes and the committee once again delayed taking action," said Elizabeth Biser, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. "And it just shows, again, that they're unable or unwilling to understand the science and the health impacts that it causes." PFAS can be found in chemicals used to make non-stick coatings and also in products such as firefighting foam. News Link: https://lnkd.in/dsPj7dGV Video Link: https://lnkd.in/dsPj7dGV #foreverchemicals #pfas #pfos #healthhazard #carcinogen #cancer #endocrinedisruptive #unsafe #drinkingwater #municipalwater #contamination #crops