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Posted inEnvironment, IowaWatch

Bug Bombs Fail At Killing Insects But May Pose Harm to People, Study Finds

by Eli Wolfe/FairWarning February 7, 2019January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

A new study has found that bug bombs, which are used by millions of Americans to kill insects such as cockroaches, often fail to eradicate those pests and yet expose consumers to potential health risks.

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When workers are killed on small farms, OSHA’s hands are tied

by Eli Wolfe/FairWarning November 29, 2018January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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OSHA’s Hands Tied When Workers Are Killed on Small Farms

by Eli Wolfe/FairWarning November 28, 2018January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Violence Against Emergency Room Staffers Seen as Increasing

by Eli Wolfe/FairWarning October 4, 2018January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
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Feds extract penalties in crashes that killed five migrant farm workers | Fair Warning

by Eli Wolfe/FairWarning August 20, 2018January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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