A Closer Look: Pesticides in strawberry fields
Monday, June 28, 2010 - 17:14
in Earth & Climate
Scientists say methyl bromide threatens the ozone layer, and its alternative, methyl iodide, is a threat to workers and their families. California strawberry farmers may soon have a new pesticide to use on their fields. The state's Department of Pesticide Regulation is recommending approving use of the soil fumigant methyl iodide.