Record #:

1902

Author(s):

Mather, Tom

Abstract:

Pesticides provide many benefits, such as increased crop production and insect reduction, but at the same time cause health problems and environmental damage. Governmental agencies must consider these factors in regulating the use of pesticides.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 15 Issue 2-3, Sept 1994, p3-10, 14-15, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Pesticides--Environmental aspects; Pesticides--Laws and legislation

Record #:

1903

Author(s):

Mather, Tom

Abstract:

The amount of pesticides being used by farmers in North Carolina and the U.S. is difficult to determine. The 1990 Farm Bill included record- keeping requirements for applications of pesticides, in an effort to compile comprehensive information on usage.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 15 Issue 2-3, Sept 1994, p20-29, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Pesticides--Laws and legislation; Pesticide applicators (Person)

Record #:

1904

Author(s):

Mather, Tom

Abstract:

North Carolina's three pesticide oversight boards - Pesticide Advisory Committee, Structural Pest Control Committee, and Pesticide Board - regulate and enforce use, sale, application, and disposal of pesticides.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 15 Issue 2-3, Sept 1994, p32-43, 45-56, 60, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Pesticides--Laws and legislation; Pesticides--Government policy

Record #:

1905

Author(s):

Mather, Tom

Abstract:

The North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research conducted a 50-state survey to compare North Carolina's pesticide regulatory programs with the other states'. Results present strengths and weaknesses of the programs, as well as comparative rankings.

Source:

North Carolina Insight (NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 15 Issue 2-3, Sept 1994, p61-84, 88-91, 94-95, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research; Pesticides--Laws and legislation; Pesticides--Government policy

Record #:

27564

Author(s):

Floren, Gillian

Abstract:

Billie Rogers and Margaret Pollard are lobbying for pesticide regulations based on a common-sense respect for life. In 1985, the Gorgus residents were victims of pesticide spraying by the Boise Cascade paper company which caused health and environmental problems in their community. The state denied that his occurred and suppressed reports that a direct spray occurred. Rogers and Pollard are lobbying to increase the buffer zone around homes from 100 to 300 feet to protect public health.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 37, November 16-22 1989, p8 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Public health; Environmental protection; Pesticides--Health aspects; Pesticides--Laws and legislation