California's Pesticide Use Declined, Yet Millions of Pounds of Toxic Pesticides Continue
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/?p=3019
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/?p=3019
"Pesticide use declined in California for a third consecutive year in 2008, according to the state's Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). Approximately 162 million pounds of reported pesticides were applied statewide, a decrease of nearly 10 million pounds - or 6 percent - from 2007. Pesticide use in production agriculture fell by 9.6 million pounds and in most other categories as well, including structural pest control and landscape maintenance. Reports are mandatory for agricultural and pest control business applications, while most home, industrial and institutional uses are exempt."
