US growers call on EPA to reapprove chlorpyrifos

摘要

US fruit, vegetable and sunflower growers are pressing the EPA to reregister chlorpyrifos, arguing that the organophosphate insecticide is a critical crop protection tool and that alternatives are costly and less effective. Comments sent to the EPA by the Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association, Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association and the National Sunflower Association lay out support for continued use of chlorpyrifos, with the groups telling the agency that the insecticide can be used safely.