Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Pesticides and Bee Population Decline

The following study from the USDA Bee Research Laboratory shows a link between the use of the popular pesticide imidacloprid and the death of our pollinators.
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/?p=4826

Before any pesticides are used on your property, inform yourself. Know what is being used and why. Weigh your options and the risks and decide for yourself. Do not let the person making the money decide for you. These pesticides should never be used around bees or blooming plants.

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