Tag Archives: neonicotinoids

7 Ways to Help the Bees

Posted on June 17, 2014 by

It’s National Pollinator Week, a good time to talk about what we can do to help the bees. Bees are so not different from us. All they need is safety, food, shelter, and a little help from our friends. By … Continue reading →

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Dear Lowe’s: Please stop selling plants treated with neonicotinoids

Posted on March 1, 2014 by

As I mentioned before, last Valentine’s Day Home Depot and Lowe’s were swarmed by bee-lovers asking them to stop selling neonicotinoids and plants treated with them. The good news is that Home Depot is working on doing better. The bad … Continue reading →

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Be sure your bee-friendly plants are bee-safe

Posted on February 17, 2014 by

Last Valentine’s Day, Home Depot and Lowes locations across the country were swarmed by beekeepers, gardeners, and other bee-lovers. The bee activists delivered valentines bearing thousands of signatures asking these stores to stop selling pesticides containing neonicotinoids and plants treated … Continue reading →

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