EPA moves to restrict pyrethroid, farmers urged to comment by Jan. 30
Story Date: 1/25/2017

 

Source: SOUTHEAST FARM PRESS, 1/24/17

All pyrethroid insecticides (bifenthrin, Warrior/Karate, Mustang Max, Baythroid, Asana, Permethrin, etc.) are currently undergoing registration review at EPA. Nine are specifically being evaluated, but serve as surrogates for all 19 active ingredients.   The preliminary evaluation shows that all pyrethroids exceed “Levels of Concern” for exposure to aquatic invertebrates.

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