In today’s ruling, the court found APHIS failed to consider preventative strategies, the baseline conditions of butterflies, moths and native bees in spray areas, and the cumulative effects of its ...

Not everyone is comfortable using synthetic chemicals and pesticides to ward off bugs ... insects and how to use them to make your own bug spray. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires ...

To spray with a drone, you must have a drone pilot’s license, a state pesticide applicator license and other requirements. As for cost, Moreland says sprayer drones range from $20,000 to $40,000.

The pesticide sprayer (typically either the farmer or a farm worker) is in direct contact with chemicals, which affect the skin and lungs. Eventually, chemicals render the soil infertile and ...