Pesticides

Throughout history, insects have markedly shaped human culture—from serving as valuable sources of food, pigment, and fiber, to inspiring our greatest feats of engineering, art, and design.

The provision would've shielded pesticide manufacturers from health-related lawsuits. A recent study linked pesticide residue to increased lung cancer in otherwise healthy people under age 50.

Aphids are little, soft-bodied insects that can suck the life out of your fruit trees. Here are some tips to prevent them infesting your garden.

A provision that would've done just that was recently removed from a federal measure. However, it could come up in other federal or state bills — including in Utah.

The U.S. Geological Survey report shows that levels of harmful chemical pesticides are declining in Wyoming's groundwater — but critics say the study is misleading.

USU Extension's IMP Specialist Marion Murray is back in studio sharing some tips on combating grasshoppers for the summer season.

USU Extension IMP Specialist Marion Murray explains what pests we should be on the look out for in our gardens this summer.

Micheal Wierda, USU Extension associate professor, talks about his recently won award for pesticide safety education and pesticide safety resources.

A new report calls attention to the harmful impacts by a class of chemicals known as PFAS, which are ingredients in many common pest-control products. Utah received federal funding last year to address PFAS contaminants in drinking water.

USU Extension's Nick Volesky from the Integrated Pest Management team shares tips for reducing grasshopper populations