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 ...

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 ...