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Pesticides can hurt agricultural communities—so why do farmers fight back against bans?
Chlorpyrifos was finally banned in 2021—but agricultural groups are speaking out.
Pesticides leave a lasting mark on pollinating bees
Bees that encountered the chemicals as larvae went on to produce fewer offspring as adults.
Roundup is finally going to be made without glyphosate in the US
A litany of studies and lawsuits claim that the herbicide's main ingredient is carcinogenic, even as some agencies insist it isn't.
Pesticides might be worse for bees than we thought
Combos of agrichemicals pose compounding risks for pollinators.
Catnip and grapefruit are ushering in a new era of insect repellants
Soon you may not need DEET at all.
A healthy wasp microbiome can fend off pesticides
Scientists hope to one day develop probiotics that shield humans too.
Pesticide testing is flawed—and it’s harming our birds and bees
Computer modeling of both chemicals and the organisms affected by them can help farmers make better choices.
Scientists just debunked a major myth about heirloom wheat
Older isn't necessarily better.
Humans can’t manage this invasive fly—but a mind-controlling fungi might
The insect has wreaked havoc for residents and farmers in Pennsylvania and neighboring states.
Federal judges finally just order the EPA to ban a dangerous pesticide
The agency concluded it might be unsafe back in 2016.
