The Maryland Pesticide Network (MPN) is deeply saddened by the passing of Andrea Kidd Taylor, DrPH, MSPH, a valued collaborator, consultant to and supporter of MPN and a dear friend. She passed away after a long illness, and is survived by her husband Dr. Jimmy Taylor and two children, Shomari and Tahira. Dr. Kidd […]
Advocates Say HB 621 / SB 700 is Step toward Scientifically Valid Pesticide Reporting (Annapolis, MD) – The Maryland General Assembly has given final passage to Senate Bill 700, legislation that generates revenue for professional pesticide usage reporting through a modest increase on the annual pesticide manufacturers’ product registration fee. A final floor vote […]
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Are you concerned about the chemicals that all too often end up in your family meals? Read our article We Are What We Eat: Top 10 Tips for Eating Healthy to find out how to ensure your family is eating healthier! […]
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An Eastern Shore resident received a notice from her apartment complex, warning residents that MDA would be spraying the property for mosquitoes because, “…several mosquitoes have been spotted on the property.” Her reaction? “…And while I completely understand the seriousness of mosquito related diseases, I cannot get past the first sentence of this notice….” […]
There’s a saying in Maryland’s state capital that to kill a bill, you send it to summer study. Well, last week the Maryland Pesticide Reporting and Information Workgroup met for the first time in Annapolis — and we’re here to make sure these summer students turn their homework in on time. Nothing less than […]
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For Immediate Release July 8, 2013 Website: www.smartonpesticides.org Facebook: http://on.fb.me/Ut6rrX Twitter: @PesticidesSmart Contact: Dawn Stoltzfus, The Hatcher Group, 410-990-0284, 410-562-5655 (cell) Ruth Berlin, Maryland Pesticide Network, 410-693-7319 Advocates Optimistic about Maryland Pesticide Reporting Work Group Work Group Begins July 9th to Evaluate Data Gaps and Practical Solutions to Get Better Information about Pesticide Use […]
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From the article: Gov. John Kitzhaber is the final stop for a bill that requires state agencies to minimize their use of pesticides, coordinate their efforts and find alternatives on state-owned lands. The Senate gave final legislative approval to House Bill 3364 today on a 24-6 vote. It did not amend the bill. The […]
Workgroup To Consider A ‘Pesticide Use Database’ In Maryland May 22, 2013 To download interviews go to: http://www.wypr.org/podcast/workgroup-consider-pesticide-use-database-maryland Should Maryland farmers be required to submit what pesticides they use to a state-run database? Could that database help researchers answer public health concerns over pesticide use? Last week, Governor O*Malley signed a bill that will […]
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Gov. O’Malley has signed into law a bill that creates a Maryland state commission to make findings and recommendations on a proposed mandatory statewide pesticide usage reporting system in Maryland. http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/32172 […]
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Abstract: March 19, 2013 | As part of a study on impacts from the world’s most widely used class of insecticides, nicotine-like chemicals called neonicotinoids, American Bird Conservancy (ABC) has called for a ban on their use as seed treatments and for the suspension of all applications pending an independent review of the products’ effects […]
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