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Insecticide Sales Rise with Failure of GE Corn

May 24, 2013
Insecticide sales have soared over the past year as target insects have developed resistance to crops genetically engineered (GE) to incorporate an insecticide. Contrary to industry claims that the technology would reduce pesticide use, crops like corn, engineered to protect against rootworm have . . . MORE>

New Videos of 31st National Pesticide Forum Talks Support Action

May 23, 2013
Beyond Pesticides is pleased to announce the release of videos from Sustainable Families, Farms and Food, 31st National Pesticide Forum, held April 5-6, 2013 at the University of New Mexico (UNM) in Albuquerque, NM. The Forum, convened by Beyond Pesticides, La Montanita Co-op, . . . MORE>

Seafood Company Commits To Limit Pesticide Use

May 22, 2013
Norwegian seafood production company, Marine Harvest, has committed to certify its salmon farms by 2020Â to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Salmon Standard, with the condition that theyÂ begin tightening restrictions of pesticide use and move from caged systems in coastal waters to . . . MORE>

As Mosquito Season Approaches, Take Preventive Action Without Toxic Chemicals

May 21, 2013
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently concluded that 2012 was the deadliest year for West Nile Virus (WNv) in the United States. “A total of 5,674 cases of West Nile virus disease in people, including 286 deaths, were reported to CDC from 48 states . . . MORE>

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Whether you missed this years' Forum or you miss it, Beyond Pesticides has you covered. Watch keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops from the 31st National Pesticide Forum on our YouTube channel.
Commonsense protections from pesticide applications into our nation's waterways are at risk when the Senate takes their version of the farm bill to the floor as early as Monday next week (May 20th). We urge you to take action now!
Your voice made an impact at the spring 2013 NOSB meeting. Thank you to those who submitted comments! Click here to view the most recent results.
Whether you become a member of Beyond Pesticides, give the gift of membership, donate or buy a gift from our online shop, your support can do a world of good for our nation and the people (and pollinators) within it!
Beyond Pesticides Applauds EU for Protecting Bees, Asks EPA to Take Urgent Action. For more information about our work to protect bees, read about our new BEE Protective Campaign.

Alerts & Actions

Tell Your Senators: Protect Our Nation's Waters! Dangerous farm bill amendments will strip protections from pesticides in our waterways that we can't afford to lose. For more information, see our Threatened Waters Regulatory Issues page.

New BEE Protective Campaign Launched in time for Earth Day! Check out our new educational materials, and pledge your organically managed yard or park as a pollinator-friendly Pesticide Free Zone.

Thank you for joining us! Beyond Pesticides' 31st National Pesticide Forum, Sustainable Families, Farms and Food: Resilient communities through organic practices, was held April 5-6, 2013 at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM.

Pesticides and You

Newsletter of Beyond Pesticides

Winter 2012-13 ISSUE

A is for Apples, Alar and Antibiotics

Pediatricians Issue Warnings on Pesticides

Update: Transforming Government's Approach to Regulating Pesticides

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