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Date: May 7, 2008
Category: Insects
Subject: Dursban™ Insecticide

We have received many inquiries lately with regard to the staus of Dursban™ insecticide, so we have decided to repeat the following update from last season:

While most turf managers have not had access to chlorpyrifos (Dursban™) for several years, the product has been registered for use on golf courses. However, that is in the process of changing.

Below is a notification letter from Dow AgroSciences providing information on Dow Agrosciences' intent to cancel their registration of Dursban™. This will, in most cases, be a phased process so users who currently have access to the material will be able to use product until it is gone. Refer to the letter for specific details.

Download Dursban™ Notification Letter (PDF 22K)

Submitted by: Dr. Pat Vittum

DISCLAIMER - As always, it is the responsibility of the applicator to verify the registration status of any pesticide BEFORE applying it. Different states have different regulations as well. The author and the University of Massachusetts are not liable for any consequences of any pesticide "recommendations". Mention of any trade name is not to be considered endorsement of a product.

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