A Whole New Crop May 16, 2008
Its sales still come mostly from weed and bug killers, and in sum are less than half the sales of either Monsanto or Syngenta (nyse: - - ). But zinc fingers, because of their precision, could give Dow a significant leg up by cutting a year or two off the six to eight years it now takes to develop a modified plant and get it past regulators. (Forbes -- Technology)
Strong demand lifts Bayer past profit estimates May 2, 2008
The unit, which competes with Swiss Syngenta (SYNN.VX), Dupont (DD.N) and BASF () for a slice of the 47 billion euro market, benefited from farmers rushing to boost output with weed and bug killers due to soaring grain prices. All its major rivals have also posted strong results. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Apartments evacuated in Midtown Oct 17, 2007
Hazmat crews went in and made some air quality samples and identified several gallons of pesticides and bug killers that had been used. Firefighters say this time things turned out okay, but it's a reminder that there are some simple steps you can take to make sure even something like bug spray doesn't become potentially dangerous. (FOX23.com, OK)
IS YOUR HOUSE ON THE TERMITE MENU? Jun 10, 2007
The new laws also force licensed bug killers to redo treatments within 90 days if they don't work the first time. They must also make clear -- in writing -- when they have performed only spot treatments vs. full treatments, such as tenting (when a huge tent is used to cover a home to ensure chemicals or gases do their job. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
'Smart growth' development takes shape May 6, 2007
The property was home to Armatron International, makers of leaf eaters, bug killers, and other yard products, and which, under its previous name, Automatic Radio, pioneered the use of car radios. Fidelity had used the site for printing, processing mail, and for temporary employee housing. (Boston Globe)
• Racine company unveils bug killer Apr 25, 2007
Propane bug killers make heat and carbon-dioxide which combine to attract mosquitoes. They're much more expensive, Rocha said, and mainly designed to fetch mosquitoes and ticks. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
