Onion Thrips Invasion: EPA OKs Emergency Bug Spray in New York
Published Date: 7/2/2025
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Summary
New York wants to use a new bug spray called isocycloseram on 2,500 acres of onion fields to fight pesky onion thrips. Because this is an emergency and time is tight, the EPA is skipping the usual public comment period but still welcomes any info folks want to share. This quick move helps protect crops during the growing season without delay.
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Emergency exemption for onion insecticide
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation asked EPA for an emergency exemption to use the unregistered insecticide isocycloseram (CAS No. 2061933-85-3) to treat up to 2,500 acres of bulb onion to control onion thrips. Because of the urgent need and the short time before the use season, EPA eliminated the public comment period for this request but will still accept information about the notice and treatment program.
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