Banned widely-used pesticide leaves researchers to find alternatives

In 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency issued a rule revoking all tolerances of chlorpyrifos due to its potential for harm. The pesticide is associated with potential neurodevelopmental effects in children. Researchers at Oregon State University Extension Service have identified alternatives to chlorpyrifos, a banned pesticide that was used in more than 40 specialty...

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