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Possible contributing cause is a class of insecticides called neonicotinoids. These are not sprayed, but rather coated on seeds, arguably even more alarming.
by AtomicOrbital 9y ago
Possible contributing cause is a class of insecticides called neonicotinoids. These are not sprayed, but rather coated on seeds, arguably even more alarming.
Seed coating with a neonicotinoid insecticide negatively affects wild bees
https://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v521/n7550/full/nature14420.html
- aurizon 9y agoWith on the seed, there is a lot less neonicotinoid than in an area spray. I tend to prefer minimalist use versus area use.
- TaylorAlexander 9y agoI mean, it’s great that there’s not a whole lot of this stuff being used, but if even small amounts are causing problems then it’s not that much of a saving grace.
- aurizon 9y agoI am suspicious of the neonics, but I am also suspicious of the many other insecticides that are used indiscriminately, and possible in excess dosages. I want to get rid of the bad materials and bad methods of use, and keep the good ones/ways. It is fairly obvious that excess insect kill is harming birds, but is it insecticides or a plague of spiders?