DCPA

US Government Is Banning Lawn Products Like DCPA

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The government hammer descends on a group of people spraying DCPA chemicals on a suburban lawn, symbolizing the impact of the EPA ban on the pesticide. Title: Hammer of Justice on DCPA Chemical Sprayers

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently took a significant step by issuing an emergency suspension on a widely used weedkiller, dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate, commonly known as DCPA or Dacthal. This move marks the first time in nearly four decades that the agency has taken such decisive action to address the dangers posed by a … Read more

EPA Issues Emergency Ban on DCPA Pesticide

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Agricultural field with crops like broccoli, cabbage, and onions, with a warning sign showing a skull and crossbones and the text "DANGER: Pesticide Use." Farmworkers in protective gear are working in the background under an overcast sky.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a significant step to protect public health by issuing an emergency ban on the use of a pesticide known to pose serious risks to fetal development. This marks the first such emergency action by the EPA in four decades, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Immediate Ban on … Read more