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Industry roundup: Montgomery County upholds ban on pesticide usage on private lawns
After a long, drawn out battle with Montgomery County in Maryland, legal options to challenge the county’s ban on pesticide usage on private lawns have been exhausted.
July 15, 2019
Business
Montgomery County’s broad pesticide ban has been overturned
The county had passed the legislation back in 2015 and was set to ban the usage of pesticides on private properties. Details on the judge's ruling here!
August 4, 2017
Business
Pesticide controversy often stems from faulty application
In recent years, pesticides have been making quite a splash across the news and landscaping. Click to read more on where there may be a disconnect in the industry.
June 23, 2016
Lawn maintenance
Soccer hero champions use of natural turf
The 2015 Women’s World Cup final match became the highest-rated and most-watched soccer game ever to air in the United States. Not only did it turn the world’s attention to women’s soccer, it also put a spotlight on a concern many people don’t think about: playing on artificial turf. For Abby Wambach, co-captain of the […]
July 30, 2015
Business
RISE meets with industry professionals to discuss fertilizer and pesticide issues
Green industry professionals gathered to discuss pesticides and fertilizer issues with the Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment, or RISE, in Boston, Massachusetts. Individuals gathered at New England Grows, a horticulture tradeshow to talk about pesticides and fertilizer issues, as well as the importance of grassroots engagement in advocacy efforts. Show attendees and those who […]
February 10, 2015
Business
RISE Recognizes Mark Schlossberg with 2014 Grassroots Excellence Award
During its 24th annual meeting, RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) recognized Mark Schlossberg, president of Pro-Lawn-Plus, with the 2014 Grassroots Excellence Award.
August 29, 2014
Business
RISE Offers Tick Tips During National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
To help raise awareness for National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) has offered a few tips to keep individuals safe this season.
May 8, 2014
Business
Making Waves
Already rigorously regulated by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), aquatic herbicide application gained a whole new level of scrutiny when, in 2009, it was wrapped into the Clean Water Act, as well.
October 30, 2013
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