Researchers Study Biologic Pest Controls and EPA Shifts
EPA rules ban DDT use after December 31 1972 and scrutinize aldrin toxaphene along with the big three. Researchers explore alternatives from biodynamics to conventional methods to manage pests while protecting the environment amid growing bans and restrictions.
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Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Insect Pest Control Advances Through Targeted Chemistry
Researchers explore using insects own chemistry to guide pesticides targeting specific functions. Approaches include disrupting feeding, delaying pupation, and altering hormone balance to hinder metamorphosis.
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Nevada
Washington
USDA
Senior Citizens Tour Washington Credited Program Features Tours
More than 80 senior citizens participated in the Senior In tern Program led by Sen. Lowell Weicker Jr. The trip included House and Senate briefings, department and committee overviews, seminars with White House Justice and Congressional officials, and observed Congress from galleries. Sponsors included Xerox Corporation General Telephone and Electronics Southern New England Telephone United Auto Workers Region 9 A Ripps Realty Inc and the Greater Hartford Chamber of Commerce.
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Lowell Weicker, Jr
R.-Conn
House
Senate
White House
Justice
Congressional
Congress
Xerox Corporation
General Telephone and Electronics
Southern New England Telephone Company
United Auto Workers
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