Launches Eco-Label Resource Web Site. CU, publisher of Consumer Reports, has created a site for information on environmental labels for food and wood products. The program provides certification based on IPM to tree fruit growers in the Northeastern US states. The IPM Institute will provide certification-related services to the organization. The IPM Institute has designed a program to simplify the task of identifying reduced-risk pest control options for professionals working in schools and other sensitive areas.
Applications are now available for suppliers to submit pest controls for review.
Wisconsin potato grower collaboration with World Wildlife Fund culminates in panda label. School IPM video available from Safer Pest Control Project. David Pimentel to speak at 19th Annual Pesticide Forum. Maricopa County, Arizona reports succesful school IPM pilot, expansion. Rhode Island Assembly proposes school IPM legislation.