(Closed) Call for Peer Review: Study on Structural Fumigation with Sulfuryl Fluoride and an Assessment of Available Alternatives

Overview

CCST has been contracted by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation to produce a series of peer-reviewed reports on current fumigant use in California and a comprehensive assessment of available alternatives to these fumigants. More details about the study scope and study team can be found at CCST’s website.

Project

CCST Report on Structural Fumigation with Sulfuryl Fluoride (with an emphasis on drywood termite control)

Peer Reviewer Expectations

• Reviewers will be asked to evaluate the sections relevant to their expertise.
• Reviewers will be named and acknowledged in the study, but specific comments will not be attributed.

Timeline

• Wed. May 21: Nominations due (submit here). Self-nominations are welcome.
• May 29: The report and executive summary will be completed and transmitted to reviewers via email.
• May 29 – June 7: Reviewers conduct review and report back written comments.

Expertise Sought

• Urban entomology
• Structural pest control
• Drywood termites
• Environmental justice
• Toxicology: regulatory & environmental
• Pesticide regulations and policies
• Urban integrated pest management
• Atmospheric chemistry
• Economics
• Human behavior, property-owner decision-making

Honorarium

For those eligible, we will provide a $50-$200 honorarium (depending on scope of review) for individuals selected as reviewers. No travel is expected.

Nominate

Submit a nomination

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