If you really want there to be legal, safe pest control alternaitves - Dr. Robert K. Simon wrote Ann Mason in Florida.
1. Yes Steve Tvedten's list/book on alternatives is very good and should be used.
2. The basic problems are:
2.1. The USEPA FIFRA law prohibits EPA from recommending or requiring IPM alternatives.
2.2. PCOs get their "use instructions" from the manufacturers/distributors/state DOA's to use chemicals.
2.3. Dow/Chevron/Scott/etc companies promote their products as "safe" for use (including by PCOs).
2.4. The end result is that a) all PCOs, b) too many homeowners, c) most organizations (maintenance workers, janitors, lawn care workers), d) most cities, states, DOAs, schools, etc know nothing about IPM and alternatives.
Suggestion
1. Invite the new Sen Rubio to address your Florida group on this subject.
2. You need a representative in Congress who can start the process of changing the FIFRA law so that IPM (Steve's alternatives) are legally required BEFORE any pesticide/herbicide, etc can be used.
3. This is the only approach that will require change.
RK Simon
http://www.thebestcontrol2.com
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