neonicotinoids

Representatives Earl Blumenauer of Oregon and Jim McGovern of Massachusetts have introduced the Saving America’s Pollinators Act.  The legislation is designed to protect the health of honey bees and other critical pollinators.  Estimates are that the U.S. lost one-third of...

In a major shift in the market, retailers Walmart and True Value have announced that they will stop carrying neonicotinoid pesticides due to their possible harmful effects to bees.   Both companies are also ceasing the use of those pesticides in their home and garden sections of the store for the plants they sell.  ...