Tag Archives: Chlorpyrifos

VOLUNTEER QUITS OVER NRM “BANNED” POISONS PROGRAMS

Local Flinders Ranges NRM Volunteer, Nigel Carney has submitted his resignation to the General Manager of the SA Arid Land NRM Board, John Gavin. In an interview with the Coober Pedy Regional Times former volunteer Nigel Carney speaks frankly about some … Continue reading

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BANNED LOCUST CONTROL CHEMICALS MAY EXPOSE HUMANS, FOOD CROPS AND LIVESTOCK IN SA

UPDATED Monday 23 August 2010: Banned US neurotoxic insecticides Diazinon, Chlorpyrifos and others are about to be unleashed over South Australia to protect crops from locust with a possible assistance scheme for farmers who choose to use these chemicals. Concerns are … Continue reading

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