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WSSA Weed Control Spotlight: Hydroacoustics Technology Makes Waves in Weed Control

Posted on October 9, 2013

The same hydroacoustics technology used to navigate boats, track fish and hunt for sunken treasure is now making waves in weed control – shedding new light on the size and shape of plant beds lurking beneath the water. “It is … more »

National Stakeholder Team Creates Initiative to Strengthen U.S. Pesticide Safety Education

Posted on September 3, 2013

The Weed Science Society of America today announced that the National Stakeholder Team for Pesticide Safety Education Program Funding has created a three-year initiative to enhance the education of pesticide applicators. The U.S. Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) has faced … more »

WSSA Weed Watch: ‘Shape-Shifting’ Primrose Plant Plagues Communities in Coastal States

Posted on July 29, 2013

Three water-loving species in the primrose family are now plaguing communities across the Pacific Northwest and Southern Atlantic — clogging lakes, ponds, canals, rice fields and sensitive wetlands.  The exotic invaders are Uruguaian primrose-willow (Ludwigia hexapetala), large-flowered primrose-willow (Ludwigia grandiflora) … more »

WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 11- Proper Disposal of Pesticides Extends Far Beyond the Container

Posted on July 1, 2013

A farmer, a local lawn and garden supply store, and a department store chain were fined recently for pesticide disposal violations. In each of these cases, the pesticide product itself was disposed of improperly. “Regulations on proper pesticide disposal govern … more »

Upcoming Meeting to Focus on Management of Invasive Aquatic Weeds

Posted on June 24, 2013

Scientists, professionals and policymakers interested in the management of aquatic weeds will gather next month for the Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS) annual meeting. The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) is among the exhibitors at the event, which is … more »

WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 10- The Applicator Must Ensure that Pesticide Spray Drift Does No Harm

Posted on June 4, 2013

Recently, pesticide spray drift from different pesticide applications caused damage to field corn on a bordering farm, vegetables in an adjacent backyard, trees and bushes in a nearby state park and vegetation on an adjoining campus. In all cases, the applicators … more »

WSSA Spotlights the Contributions Made by Cooperative Extension Program

Posted on May 28, 2013

The U.S. Cooperative Extension Program is approaching its 100-year anniversary – an important milestone for an organization that has helped to transform American agriculture since its founding in May 1914.  Through the years, extension agents have taught farmers how to … more »

WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 09- Preparation and Oversight are Vital When Storing a Pesticide

Posted on May 1, 2013

A landscaping and irrigation company was recently fined for storing pesticides in the same area as combustible materials – a decision that could have led to an explosion and fire. “Improper pesticide storage can expose both individuals and the environment … more »

Battling Spurge: WSSA Offers Weed Control Tips for Nurseries and Homeowners

Posted on April 26, 2013

Though the economy and housing market have begun to recover in the aftermath of the Great Recession, one unexpected impact still lingers.  Landscape nurseries that saw fewer plant sales during the downturn are now battling weeds entrenched in unsold containers … more »

WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 08- Employers Play a Central Role in Protecting Agricultural Workers and Pesticide Handlers

Posted on April 3, 2013

An employer was fined recently after an inspection showed pesticide application information wasn’t posted at the job site, and an employee applied a pesticide without safety training or personal protective equipment (PPE). The posting, safety training and PPE are all … more »