Tag Archives: Pesticide

Proposed changes to Acephate insecticide labels

The EPA is proposing changes to the labeled uses of Acephate. These changes include “The proposed mitigation is to cancel all uses except tree injection…” Growers and other stakeholders are encouraged to comment to identify critical uses of acephate. Acephate, Proposed Interim Decision FR Notice: https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2024-09181 Docket: https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0915 PID: https://www.regulations.gov/document/EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0915-0069 See more here:  20240509_PID Summary for Core Group and IPM Centers.

Ag Pesticide Waste Collection Day – June 29

A Pesticide Disposal Event will be held on Wednesday, June 29 at the Victoria County Precinct #4 yard located at 226 Beck Road East just outside of Inez.  The event will run promptly from 8AM – 12PM.  Participants will be able to dispose of their chemicals FREE OF CHARGE and will not have to leave their vehicles. Read More →