Peter L. Borst wrote:
> 1990
> the manufacturer of Temik (aldicarb), announced a voluntary halt on
> its sale for use on potatoes because of concerns about groundwater
> contamination.
As of 2008 Temik is registered for use on potatoes in Florida
and in several western states. It is also still registered for many other
crops:
http://www.bayercropscienceus.com/products_and_seeds/insecticides/temik.html
Temik is a granular insecticide so it's not terribly hazardous to
he applicator. The Temik label doesn't mention any hazards to bees.
http://www.agrian.com/pdfs/Temik_Brand_15g_Aldicarb_Pesticide_(121603)_Label.pdf
According to Bayer, the key benefits of Temik are:
http://www.bayercropscienceus.com/products_and_seeds/insecticides/temik.html
- Maximum return on your pest control investment.
Temik has proven itself as a key to gaining higher
returns on investment.
- Peace-of-mind. Since its introduction in 1970, no other
pesticide has been able to match the yield increase
and profitability provided by Temik.
On the other hand: "Reduction of food residue tolerances and
the reduced drinking water advisory levels has had, and will
continue to have, a profound effect of shortening the very
significant commercial agricultural life of aldicarb."
http://www.ehponline.org/members/1994/Suppl-11/baron-full.html
Paul Cherubini
El Dorado, Calif.
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