#fungicide

EPA settles with Maui Varieties over illegal import-distribution of unregistered pesticides

The US Environmental Protection Agency reached a settlement with Maui Varieties Ltd. (dba HouseMart) over claims of illegal import and distribution of 23 types of unregistered pesticides and two misbranded pesticide devices – including purported disinfectant or antimicrobial health products — through Daiso locations across Hawai‘i.

EPA Approves Fungicide for Hawai‘i Coffee Growers to Battle Coffee Leaf Rust

The US EPA has approved Hawaiʻi’s request for coffee growers to use a fungicide to control coffee leaf rust in the islands.

Campaign Encourages Chemical-Free Landscaping to Protect Coral Reefs

Maui Nui Marine Resource Council has launched an educational campaign to encourage private and public landowners, golf courses and landscapers to switch to organic land management.