More than half of the streams in America are contaminated with insecticides that have been linked to bee colony collapse, according to a new study. Researchers from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) found neonicotinoids, which some scientists blame for ...
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Florida Beekeepers, Citrus Growers Battle Over Pesticides
Beekeepers and citrus growers in Florida are butting heads over the use of pesticides. The reason: The increased usage of pesticides may be contributing to millions of bee deaths each year. Citrus growers, though, say they need the pesticides to ...
Read More »Small Win For Bees: EPA Issues New Pesticide Labels
Pesticide warning labels to help save the bees finally have been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. While the EPA has taken a small step in the right direction, it may not be enough to save the drastically shrinking honeybee ...
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