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EXEMPTS METHOPRENE FROM RESIDUE TOLERANCES IN FOOD COMMODITIES
SCHAUMBURG,
Ill. (July 15, 2003) – Effective June 11, 2003, the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) announced that methoprene is exempt from
the requirement of a tolerance in or on all food commodities when
used to control insect larvae. The EPA granted the exemption because
a thorough risk analysis showed residue tolerances are not necessary
to protect human health or the environment.
Methoprene
has been granted a tolerance exemption for use as an insect larvicide
on all food commodities based on the agency’s safety finding.
The EPA concluded there is a reasonable certainty that aggregate
exposure to residues of methoprene will not result in harm to the
general population, infants and children and that methoprene can
be used on all crop commodities.
Methoprene
is a proven insect growth regulator that has helped provide effective
pest control for more than 20 years. Earlier this year, Wellmark
International introduced Pre-Strike, a new methoprene-based formulation
to help stop the spread of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne
illnesses. Pre-Strike larvicide kills mosquito larvae before they
can develop into breeding, biting adults. Pre-Strike is ideal for
use around the home and garden anywhere standing water is found.
Methoprene
also is the active ingredient in Altosid for professional mosquito
control, Diacon II for stored product pests and Altosid IGR for
control of horn flies in cattle.
For
more information on Wellmark products for pest control, visit www.wellmarkinternational.com
or call (800) 248-7763.
Located
in Schaumburg, Ill., Wellmark International is a leading producer
of chemical and biological products for professional pest control.
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Always
read and follow label directions. Pre-Strike, Altosid and Diacon
are trademarks of Wellmark International, Schaumburg, Ill. ©2003
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