1. I know that Lannate (methomyl), Carzol (formetanate hydrochloride)
and Success (spinosad) are the most commonly used pesticides on
peaches, plums and nectarines. How much of those pesticides are used
on peaches, plums and nectarines each year? What do the anti-pesticide
groups say about the dangers of those pesticides? What do the
anti-pesticide groups say about pesticide residues on peaches, plums
and nectarines?
2. What information is there on the use of those pesticides for purely
cosmetic reasons? That is, for example, if consumers didn't care about
mere fruit beauty, would there be fewer pesticides used on peaches,
plums and nectarines?
In addition to links, reports, etc., the answer should include an
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Request for Question Clarification by
tox-ga
on
21 Mar 2005 08:12 PST
infobuyer-ga,
I can provide you with the amount of pesticides (lbs) used on peaches,
plums and nectarines used in the U.S in 1992 and 1997.
Additionally, I can provide you with the amount of lannate, carzol,
and Success (lbs) used in the U.S in 1992 and 1997.
Generally speaking, pesticide use does not deviate much from year to
year, so the data could still be accurately applied today.
I can answer your other questions without a problem but I need to know
if you consider the aforementioned statistical data as an acceptable
answer to question 1.
Cheers,
Tox-ga
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Clarification of Question by
infobuyer-ga
on
21 Mar 2005 14:23 PST
Thank you for responding. Whereas pesticide regulations have changed
in recent years, therefore usage data from 1992 to 1997 would not be
sufficient. Isn't data after that time period available?
Thank you.
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Request for Question Clarification by
tox-ga
on
21 Mar 2005 20:27 PST
infobuyer-ga,
I believe I have found what you are looking for.
I can provide you with:
1) A list of the top 50 chemicals used on peaches in California in
2002. For each chemical, it says how much (lbs) was used and how many
acres were treated for each specific chemical. Unfortunately, the
three pesticides you mentioned were not on the list.
2) A list of the top 50 chemicals used on plums in California in 2002.
For each chemical, it says how many (lbs) were used and how many acres
were treated with each specific chemical. Unfortunately, the three
pesticides you mentioned were not on the list.
3) A list of the top 50 chemicals used on nectarines in California in
2002. For each chemical, it says how many (lbs) were used and how many
acres were treated with each specific chemical. The three chemicals
you mentioned (Methomyl, Formetanate HCl, and Spinosad)were on the
list.
The information I have found is very detailed. It even breaks down
pesticide use by county (ie. San Joaquin, L.A., Sacramento, Orange
County) for each fruit. This information is available for all crops
grown in california (not just nectarines, plums and peaches)
If you will accept this, I will post it as an answer. Please keep in
mind that the three chemicals you specified were NOT on the top 50
chemical list for peaches and plums, but WERE on the list for
nectarines.
Cheers,
Tox-ga
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Request for Question Clarification by
tox-ga
on
21 Mar 2005 20:47 PST
Infobuy-ga
I searched a little deeper and I am confident I now have EXACTLY what
you are looking for. I can provide you with exactly how much (gross
lbs) of the three pesticides were used in california on peaches, plums
and nectarines (sepcarately) for the years 1991-2001. I can also
provide you with the acres of land that were treated and how many
times each pesticide was applied. I am confident you will be pleased
with the statistical data I have found.
However, it will take me a while to properly answer the rest of your
questions you asked for. If you want, I can immediately post the data
as a solution, or I can continue to work on the rest of your
questions.
Cheers,
Tox-ga
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Clarification of Question by
infobuyer-ga
on
22 Mar 2005 03:12 PST
Yes, that indeed sounds like pesticide data I'm looking for. However,
I would also like the second part of the question answered, and I'm
able to wait for the that portion of the answer before receiving the
total answer. Or, you can post what you have now and the rest later,
whatever you think is best.
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