The Environmental Protection Agency announced July 12 it’s eliminating crop restrictions on a pesticide known for its high toxicity to bees.
The EPA is approving the use of sulfoxaflor on a range of crops, including corn, cotton, and strawberries. The insecticide is produced by Corteva Agriscience (previously DowDuPont) and sold under the brand names Transform and Closer.
“We are thrilled to announce that EPA is adding new uses for sulfoxaflor,” said Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, assistant administrator for chemical safety and pollution prevention. “Our action is supported by substantial data on human health and environmental impacts, including many ...
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