Tell the E.P.A.: Ban Pesticide That Kills Honey Bees

Sign the petition!! The petition reads:

“The E.P.A. must immediately ban clothianidin and conduct a full, independently verified scientific review on the effect of the pesticide and other neonicotenoids’ impact on honey bees and other non-target species.”

Since 2006, U.S. honey bee populations have been in precipitous decline, with some estimates suggesting losses as high as 30% per year. Without bees, a big piece of our food supply is in serious danger. Pollination by honey bees is key in cultivating the crops that produce a full one-third of our food. Mounting evidence suggests that one widely used class of pesticides may be a critical factor.

One such chemical, called clothianidin, is produced by the German corporation Bayer CropScience. It is used as a treatment on crop seeds, including corn and canola, and works by expressing itself in the plants’ pollen and nectar. Not coincidentally, these are honey bees’ favorite sources of food.

Tell the E.P.A. to immediately prohibit the use of clothianidin and conduct a full scientific review to determine its impact on honey bee populations.

SIGN THE PETITION HERE!

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