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The Pettis study is finally out

Posted on January 20, 2012 by admin

Pesticide exposure in honey bees results in increased levels of the gut pathogen Nosema Abstract Global pollinator declines have been attributed to habitat destruction, pesticide use, and climate change or some combination of these factors, and managed honey bees, Apis … Continue reading →

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Honeybee deaths linked to seed insecticide exposure

Posted on January 12, 2012 by admin

The Western Farm Press reports on the Purdue study. Excerpt: “Given the rates of corn planting and talc usage, we are blowing large amounts of contaminated talc into the environment. The dust is quite light and appears to be quite … Continue reading →

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“Entire food chain found to be contaminated” says Sierra Club

Posted on January 11, 2012 by admin

Press Release 1-10-12 New research should nail the coffin lid shut on a toxic bee-killing pesticide Entire food chain found to be contaminated, from soil to pollen to dead bees The Sierra Club, with over 1.3 million members and supporters, … Continue reading →

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Are pesticides behind massive bee die-offs?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by admin

Some of you may recall the excellent bee reporting Tom Philpott did for Grist last year. Here he is again interpreting the Purdue study for Mother Jones. Excerpt: No one disputes that neonics are highly toxic to bees. But Bayer … Continue reading →

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New Purdue University study

Posted on January 6, 2012 by admin

Multiple Routes of Pesticide Exposure for Honey Bees Living Near Agricultural Fields Christian H. Krupke, Greg J. Hunt, Brian D. Eitzer, Gladys Andino, Krispn Given Abstract: Populations of honey bees and other pollinators have declined worldwide in recent years. A … Continue reading →

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