In October, U.S. EPA approved a one-year registration of iodomethane (methyl iodide) under highly restrictive provisions governing its use. Iodomethane is an alternative to the ozone-depleting pesticide methyl bromide.
Iodomethane can be used as a pre-plant soil fumigant to control plant pathogens, nematodes, insects and weeds on ornamentals, trees, vines, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers and turf.
According to EPA, when used according to its strict procedures, iodomethane is an effective pesticide that also meets the health and safety standards for registering pesticides.
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For more: Doug Parsons, EPA Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, (202) 564-0341; www.epa.gov/newsroom/newsreleases.htm.
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