"Legislation designed to restrict the use of a popular pesticide that is harming the state’s bee population is moving forward after a successful Statehouse hearing.
The Legislature’s Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture voted this week to advance “An Act to Protect Pollinators” following the hearing last week.
Legislation was introduced in January and is sponsored by state Rep. Carolyn Dykema, D-Holliston. One key feature of the bill is more restrictions on neonicotinoid use, especially by those who are not professionals.
Neonicotinoids, or neonics, are insecticides that are chemically related to nicotine and are applied either to the soil or sprayed on plants. The insecticide gained traction due to its effectiveness, as well as the low toxicity to vertebrates."
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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191122/dykema-bill-to-protect-mass-pollinators-advances
And from December 2016, some may recall this post:
via Ed Szymanski"Collapse", the Chronicle show about honey bees (yes, I'm in it) will be re-aired this Friday night, Ch. 5, 7:30 PM.
It's a great show talking about the troubles bees face and what is being done.
Not just saying that because I'm part of it."Part 1
https://www.wcvb.com/article/chronicle-why-are-the-bees-dying/8110549
Part 2
https://www.wcvb.com/article/chronicle-theyll-take-care-of-your-backyard-bees/8110634
Part 3
https://www.wcvb.com/article/chronicle-make-your-garden-bee-friendly/8110590
Part 4
https://www.wcvb.com/article/chronicle-eat-candy-save-the-bees/8110476
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| screen grab of the Chronicle intro |
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