Methyl Bromide Alternatives

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Uploaded by on Jan 15, 2009

UC scientists are working on alternatives to methyl bromide - used for years as a soil fumigant, particularly in strawberry fields. Methyl bromide is an odorless, colorless gas that the Environmental Protection Agency has classified as an ozone-depleting substance and a national phase-out is currently underway.

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  • Two articles that are useful"State poised to OK supertoxic pesticide" by: Peter Fimrite, Chronicle Staff Writer Wednesday, June 2, 2010.

    Warning about strawberry field chemical ignored, scientists say By: Amy Standen

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  • we fumigated with methyl bromide today and it took my breath away and made my eyes water for a while... very toxic stuff!!

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