A University of Minnesota scientist is examining potential side effects of the urban use of a popular family of insecticides. The insecticide is widely used on lawns and gardens and is an effective ...

(Beyond Pesticides, July 18, 2024) A recent study in The Journal of Toxicological Sciences shows that a single dose of the neonicotinoid insecticide clothianidin (CLO) induces behavioral abnormalities ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Farmers across America face a counterintuitive problem, according to new research. The very chemicals they spray to kill insect pests might be inadvertently helping weeds ...

When you see the word organic, it’s easy to assume it means safe, gentle, and eco-friendly. But when it comes to organic pesticides, the truth is a little more complicated. While these products are ...

(Beyond Pesticides, March 10, 2025) Following International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, 2025, the poignant findings on women, gender, and hazardous substances in a United Nations report raise ...

Although pesticides can rid your home of cockroaches or farm fields of unwanted insects, they also can harm fish and potentially even people, according to a new study from Oregon State University. At ...

Share on Pinterest Environmental pesticide exposure due to industrial agriculture may potentially increase the risk of cancer as much as smoking, a new study suggests. ArtMarie/Getty Images ...