ORLANDO, Florida — The first evidence that environmental exposure to commonly used pesticides — the pyrethroids — at levels that are actually present in humans is likely speeding up puberty in boys ...

(Beyond Pesticides, April 4, 2017) Exposure to commonly used pyrethroid insecticides results in the early onset of puberty in boys, according to a study presented at the 99 th meeting of the Endocrine ...

(Beyond Pesticides, February 10, 2014) A recent study has found that exposure to pyrethroids is increasing among children and adults. The study also finds that children are still widely exposure to ...

(WXYZ) — In our Health Alert tonight, as annoying as summer bugs can be, you might want to think twice about using insect-killing chemicals. Recent research has ...

Prenatal and childhood exposure to pyrethroid insecticides may adversely affect neurobehavioral development in children up to age 6 years, new research shows. A group of French researchers led by Jean ...

Scientists have unlocked a key to maintain the insecticide's effectiveness in eliminating pests without killing beneficial bugs, such as bees. The study shows that molecular tweaks can make the ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Pyrethroids, a type of pesticide commonly used in consumer products such as lice treatments and on conventionally grown ...

Although the causes of colony collapse disorder still aren't entirely understood, pesticides known as pyrethroids appear to be one of the main culprits. Thanks to a new technique, it should now be ...

Annapolis, MD; August 14, 2024—A common variety of consumer insecticide sprays is mostly ineffective and of "little to no value" in eliminating cockroach infestations, a new study shows. Residual ...