I’ve decided that Neonicontinoid Pesticides are such a potential problem that I don’t even care if GMO technology is another way to effectively fight insect damage in plants. In this episode of the Gardenbiotics Podcast we look at insects and the reasons they occur. We take about how most landscapes are very imbalanced and unknowingly […]The postGarden Theory Podcast – 5 Insects appeared first onNatural Organic Lawn Care and Vegetable Gardens Bradenton Sarasota.
I’ve decided that Neonicontinoid Pesticides are such a potential problem that I don’t even care if GMO technology is another way to effectively fight insect damage in plants.
In this episode of the Gardenbiotics Podcast we look at insects and the reasons they occur. We take about how most landscapes are very imbalanced and unknowingly created to fight nature at every turn.
Then we’ll examine the new class of insecticides call Neonicotinoids. They are quite controversial because they are highly effective and do fight insects for long time periods and with minimal risk to humans from exposure. But they may be a risk to humans over the long term.
From Wikipedia:
A 2012 study showed the presence of thiamethoxam and clothianidin in bees found dead in and around hives situated near agricultural fields. Tests also showed that the corn pollen that bees were bringing back to hives tested positive for neonicotinoids at levels roughly below 100 parts per billion, an amount not acutely toxic, but enough to kill bees if sufficient amounts are consumed.[65][clarification needed]
http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2012/120111KrupkeBees.html
I’ll give you some of my opinions about how I believe the nations honey bee population is being effected by these products.