Pesticides with Dinotefuran are banned because it harms bees

This is news from the Master Gardeners on the banning of Dinotefuran due to its harm to bees.  The ban went into effect June 27, 2013, when the Oregon Department of Agriculture restricting the use of Dinotefuran.  The ban is in effect for at least 180 days; it is found in the following home-use products:

 Green Light Tree & Shrub Insect Control with Safari Ready-To-Use

EPA Registration Number:  59639-162-85827

Green Light 5-5-5Tree & Shrub with Safari Insect Control + Fertilizer Concentrate

EPA Registration Number:  59639-168-85827

Green Light 5-5-5 Rose & Flower with Safari Insect Control + Fertilizer Concentrate

EPA Registration Number:  59639-169-85827

Ortho Tree & Shrub Insect Control Granules

EPA Registration Number:  59639-162-239

Ortho 5-5-5 Tree & Shrub Insect Control Plus Miracle-Gro Plant Food Concentrate

EPA Registration Number:  59639-168-239

 Relevant information may be found at:  http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/PEST/docs/pdf/OAR%20603-057-0386dinotefuran.pdf

 The new rule can be found at:  http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/PEST/docs/pdf/OAR%20603-057-0386dinotefuran.pdf

 The list of products that contain Dinotefuran can be found at:  http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/PEST/docs/pdf/DinotefLimitList06272013.pdf

 This information was forwarded from:

Gail Langellotto, Ph.D.

Statewide Coordinator, Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener Program

Associate Professor of Horticulture, Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR 97331

Office Phone:  541-737-5175

Email:  gail.langellotto@oregonstate.edu

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