Neonicotinoid Pesticides

Here are links to Ross Conrad's recent series of articles on Neonicotinoid Pesticides in Bee Culture:
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October 3, 2017 

about the history and Hyper-toxicity of Neonicotinoids

http://www.beeculture.com/neonicotinoid-pesticides-major-problem-bees-part/

October 27, 2017 

about Neonicotinoid Impacts on Wild Pollinators and other Wildlife

http://www.beeculture.com/neonicotinoid-pesticides-major-problem-bees-part-ii/

November 27, 2017 

about Neonicotinoid Impacts on Honey Bees

http://www.beeculture.com/neonicotinoid-pesticides-major-problem-bees-part-iii/

December 21, 2017 

about Mounting Evidence of Synergistic Effects and Push-Back

http://www.beeculture.com/neonicotinoid-pesticides-major-problem-bees-part-iv/

stay tuned...Part IV is said to be about Pesticide Regulation and the Economic Environment 

If you wish to purchase neonicotinoid free seed or plants, look to these known neonicotinoid educated and abstaining purveyors listed by Pollinator Friendly Alliance:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59fcf40ab1ffb6ee9911ad2a/t/5a1c9c3324a694106dd7d077/1511824435617/PFA-plant-suppliers-list-2017.pdf