Are bee-killers lurking in your backyard? According to a new study from Friends of the Earth, theres a good chance they are. Friends of the Earth tested plants from Home Depot, Lowes and Walmart in 18 cities across the U.S. and Canada and found more than half of the plant samples contained neonicotinoid (neonic) pesticides at levels that could harm or kill bees -- with no warning to consumers. So, instead of helping bees in our gardens, we may be unknowingly poisoning them. The new study confirms what our pilot study revealed last year: plants pre-treated with bee-harming pesticides continue to be sold to unsuspecting gardeners. These toxic, long-lived insecticides not only harm bees, but can also harm butterflies, earthworms, birds and other beneficial animals in our gardens for months to years. Take the pledge: send a strong message to Lowe’s, Home Depot and other retailers that you won’t buy bee-harming plants or pesticides. Click here: bit.ly/1ivTNbS Thanks!
Posted on: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 18:10:32 +0000
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