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North and South Dakota Get Ok to Use Avipel Bird Repellent Seed Treatment
May 1st, 2009
Farmers in North and South Dakota can now use Avipel(R) Seed Treatment on field and sweet corn seed. Section 18 permits to market Avipel(R) were approved by the EPA for 2009. Other states receiving approvals for use on corn and/or rice seed include Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Both North and South Dakota face a growing problem with pheasants. While a large pheasant population benefits hunters and represents added revenue for the hunting industry, crop damage has offset this benefit. As bird numbers have increased to levels not seen since the 1960's, the effect on certain crops has been dramatic. Freshly planted corn fields...
Source: Health Business Week (2009-05-01)
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