CATCH THE BUZZ: Sulfoxaflor’s Day In Court
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled today to hear oral arguments in a case that beekeepers say could shape the future…
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Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: France Blames Pesticides, Parasites and Weather
France Sends Mixed Message. Colonies Up, Production Down. Pesticides, Parasites and Bad Weather Blamed Honey production has dropped to its lowest level in 20…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Pesticide only part of the problems bees face
Study Finds Imidacloprid one synergistic factor among several to blame for colony declines Honey bee colony declines are a major threat worldwide. Among the…
Read MoreCATCH THE BUZZ: Pollinator Protection Needed
Over 4 Million People Press Obama to Protect Bees Congress heeds call to action and introduces legislation as pressure mounts on White House Task…
Read MoreThe Pollinator Stewardship Council: Feb 2015
Avoid Tank Mixing Insecticides with Fungicides. Not all fungal diseases can be controlled by fungicides. by Michele Colopy Fungicides (according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary…
Read MorePesticides, or Habitat Loss?
Over 100 scientists worldwide, citing 800 studies, are demanding that the Obama administration follow Europe’s lead and put a moratorium on the use of…
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Bee Losses. Pesticides or Habitat Loss? EPA Uncertain. By Paul Bedard, in Washington Secrets. Over 100 scientists worldwide, citing 800 studies, are demanding that…
Read MoreNatural Diet and Pesticides
By A’ndrea Elyse Messer, for Phys.Org Feeding honey bees a natural diet of pollen makes them significantly more resistant to pesticides than feeding them…
Read MoreNatural Diet and Pesticides
By A’ndrea Elyse Messer, for Phys.Org Feeding honey bees a natural diet of pollen makes them significantly more resistant to pesticides than feeding them…
Read MoreCanadian Beekeepers Claim Pesticide Damage. File Class Action Lawsuit.
Canadian beekeepers launch a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers of popular crop pesticides for more than C$400 million (US$367.3 million) in damages, claiming…
Read MoreLawsuits Over Pesticides Filed
Canadian Beekeepers Claim Pesticide Damage. File Class Action Lawsuit. Canadian beekeepers launch a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers of popular crop pesticides for…
Read MorePesticides, Habitat Loss and Climate Change. Look Out Below.
Two Stories On Disaster Waiting To Happen. First, Corn & soy insecticides similar to nicotine found widespread in Midwest rivers — USGS news Insecticides…
Read MoreAn Itsy, Bitsy Spider
The venom from a deadly Australian spider offers promise of a new bio-pesticide that kills key insect pests but leaves honey bees unharmed. The…
Read MorePesticide Information Center
US National Pesticide Center beefs up mobile presence People with questions about using pesticides correctly now can get answers on their smartphones and tablets,…
Read MoreUntested Chemicals Abound
Experts call for global overhaul of industrial chemical regulations. Chemicals, Including pesticides, not tested on developing honey bees, OR developing people. They are calling…
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