> by Nadine Lehrer, Jay Brunner, Keith Granger, and Wendy Jones, WSU Washington apple growers are phasing out the use of Guthion (azinphos-methyl), in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations, and adopting new strategies and technologies, including safer chemistries. The Pest Management Transition Project was funded through the Washington State legislature to help Washington apple growers overcome barriers to adoption of new pest control technologies through a comprehensive program of education, training, and assessment. The mission of the PMTP is to facilitate tree fruit productivity alongside increased environmental and worker health. As part of these efforts, the PMTP is […]