At first glance, using herbicides to control aquatic weeds might seem like an efficient solution. But emerging science shows that these chemicals often come with serious unintended consequences for the environment. A recent report from Beyond Pesticides reveals that a new class of herbicides containing florpyrauxifen-benzyl (FPX) —designed to mimic natural hormones—may be threatening non-target
Water hyacinth, one of the most invasive aquatic plants, poses serious threats to waterbodies across India, including Pashan Lake in Pune and Powai Lake in Mumbai. As municipal authorities struggle to manage these infestations, the use of herbicides such as glyphosate is being considered as a cheaper and quicker solution. However, applying glyphosate to control
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is raising concerns over the use of two newly registered aquatic chemicals in British Columbia—ProcellaCOR FX, an herbicide for invasive weed control, and a potash-based water treatment chemical. The OBWB strongly opposes the application of these or any other chemicals in Okanagan waters, citing risks to drinking water safety.
A state investigation into herbicide use at New Orleans’ City Park concluded with inconclusive findings, leaving many resident concerns unaddressed. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) criticized the contractor responsible for spraying for failing to provide complete records of chemical quantities and treated areas. The department stated this would lead to enforcement actions
Invasive Eurasian water milfoil is flourishing in Wisconsin’s lakes, sometimes outcompeting native plants and creating floating mats that cause problems for people, boats and property values. But new research shows that the benefits of using one type of historical lake-wide herbicide treatment may be outweighed by the costs to native aquatic plants. Lake management teams
Clay Township Michigan residents vote against a broad-spectrum weed killer as part of a scheduled herbicide treatment. The spray of concern was glyphosate, which is a systemic herbicide used to kill weeds that absorbs into an unwanted plant, right down to its roots. Clay Township Supervisor Artie Bryson said the majority of attendees of the