Chlorpyrifos pesticide registrations are on their way out, due to human health risks. What will fill the gaps for key pests and vegetable crops? Our guests are Brian Nault , Faruque Zaman, and Dan Gilrein of Cornell University.

Summary of regulatory actions for chlorpyrifos at EPA

The Brassica Pest Collaborative

Growers can also send a request in via the IR-4 website to petition for a needed pesticide (organic or conventional) use for onion maggot, cabbage maggot or any other pests/diseases/weeds needing management alternatives. 

Links to talks given by Brian Nault:
Onion Fly Pest Management - 2020 Empire EXPO
Cabbage Maggot Management - 2020 Empire EXPO