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Weed Science Society of America Announces 2013 Winners in Annual Awards Program

Posted on February 5, 2013

This week the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) honored nearly two dozen individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of weed science. The awards were presented during the organization’s annual meeting, held this year in Baltimore, Md. “These … more »

WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 06- Certification Programs Fulfill an Essential Need for Competent Pesticide Applicators

Posted on February 1, 2013

Recently, an employee of an aerial application company was penalized for applying an agricultural pesticide without following all label directions and without the required applicator certification. In a separate case, a forest service company making an urban application was also … more »

WSSA and Northeastern Weed Science Society Plan Joint Annual Meeting

Posted on January 17, 2013

Scheduled for February 4-7 in Baltimore, Maryland Next month weed scientists, students, educators and professionals from around the world will gather in Baltimore for a joint annual meeting of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and the Northeastern Weed … more »

Scientists Recommend Banishing Dangerous Aquatic Weed from Water Gardens

Posted on January 14, 2013

If you are tempted to purchase a lovely specimen of crested floating heart (Nymphoides cristata) for your backyard water garden, you might want to reconsider. While this plant is marketed as an ornamental lily, experts from the Weed Science Society … more »

WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 05- Restricted Use Pesticides Require an Extra Level of Care

Posted on December 31, 2012

The owner of a horticultural company was fined recently for using a restricted use pesticide (RUP) in ways that were inconsistent with the product label. The product’s use was restricted due to human health concerns, but workers had applied the … more »

WSSA Offers New Fact Sheet on Weeds, the Bullies of the Plant World

Posted on December 11, 2012

Did you know that the invention of Velcro® was inspired by prickly weed burs that stuck to the pants of a Swiss engineer during a walk with his dog? It’s one of the many unique facts about weeds captured in … more »

WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 04- The Importance of Reading the Pesticide Label

Posted on November 30, 2012

A person applying a pesticide to their land was recently fined for spray drift that damaged desirable shrubs and garden crops on a neighboring property. In two other recent cases, individuals were fined for improper pesticide storage and illegal disposal … more »

Three Leading Scientific Societies Take an Objective Look at the Issues Associated with “Least Toxic Pesticides” Applied as a “Last Resort”

Posted on November 12, 2012

                Recommendations and decisions to use “least toxic pesticides” and “pesticides as a last resort” have flourished in the last decade, but according to three scientific organizations – the Weed Science Society of … more »

WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 03- Hiring a Pest Management Professional

Posted on October 29, 2012

Recently, a carpet cleaning company applied a pesticide to a client’s bedroom carpet, mattress and upholstered furniture. But the pesticide was intended for use in an industrial setting, not a home. State officials intervened and fined the firm for making … more »

Team of Stakeholders Join to Promote Funding for Pesticide Safety Education Program

Posted on October 22, 2012

Today the Weed Science Society of America announced it is joining more than 30 organizations from the scientific community, government, education and industry in a commitment to launch a National Stakeholder Team for Pesticide Safety Education Program Funding. The U.S. … more »