Pesticides
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2022
Maine Gardener: A new tactic being considered to combat the spotted wing drosophila
The pest destroys as much as 30 percent of Maine's blueberry crop annually.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2021
Maine Gardener: Growing a gardener
With the help of MOFGA, a one-time black thumb has become a gardener.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
A new rose book by Maine rose expert Peter E. Kukielski is a stunner
The lavishly illustrated 'Rosa: The Story of the Rose,' encompasses history, art, religion and botany.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2020
Commentary: Integrated pest management uses science to protect crops, lands
Invasives can be managed in a way that benefits Maine’s environment and saves forests, gardens and green spaces for future generations.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2020
Cheverus drops controversial plan to use pesticide despite Portland’s approval
Not long after receiving a waiver to use a synthetic pesticide on its athletic fields, the high school withdrew its appeal Thursday amid criticism from residents.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2019
Public hearing set for Falmouth’s new pesticide ordinance
Residents can weigh in on Jan. 13 on rules requiring registration, annual report of pesticide use.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2019
Pesticide survey available in S. Portland
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PublishedNovember 11, 2019
Falmouth considering registration, reports for pesticide use
With the new rule, the Conservation Commission hopes to encourage more selective usage.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2019
Commentary: Maine arborists look to shield living things from anti-moth treatment
The latest science informs efforts to fend off unprecedented threats to our beloved trees.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2019
Pesticide criticized in bee deaths could also harm birds
Scientists studying a widely used pesticide say even small doses could be leading to population decline in migrating birds.