Tag: OPM
International Pest Control – January/February 2026 – Vol 68, Nr.1
As if chemical pesticides are not under enough pressure, a team led by the University of Cambridge tested the effect of 1,076 chemical food contaminants including herbicides and insecticides on 22 species of gut bacteria. 168 were found to be toxic and the data is now being used to predict if industrial chemicals will be […]
International Pest Control – November/December 2025 – Vol 67, Nr.6
The vectors of multiple diseases including dengue, chikungunya and Zika, posing a public health risk to populations, have now been detected in Southern England, another benefit of global warming: “Send not to know for whom the bell tolls…” And global food systems will need a major overhaul if we are to mitigate climate change, stop […]
The role of pesticides in the SE Asian rice IPM: A view from the Mekong Delta
Abstract: Pesticide application remains an important component of rice pest management in Viêt Nam and responsible use should be integrated back into a strategy of good agricultural practices. Crucial skills that need to be fostered include: better product selection with safe and efficient application; the role of action thresholds must also be re-considered. Rice is […]
Second attempt to eradicate OPM by aerial spraying
Aerial spraying of insecticide which took place over West Berkshire, United Kingdom (UK) in May 2013 against oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionae) (OPM) will be repeated in May 2014 said the Forestry Commission (FC) in a surprise snap announcement on 1st May 2014. Given the furore created by last year’s aerial application of the biological […]
