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Ozone As Pesticide

Makarand writes "Purdue University researchers in the search for alternatives to insect fumigants that damage Earth's ozone layer have found that ozone gas can be used as a potent pesticide without causing any environmental harm. Farmers could use ozone generators to get rid of insects in their grain bins by releasing ozone in them."

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  1. Good job by Elbereth · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Okay, Makarand, that's two articles in a row on the front page. You can stop submitting them now.