Protect Pollinators: Push Back Against Neonic Pesticide Use

Evidence shows that neonicotinoid (neonic) pesticides can kill bees at extraordinarily low levels of exposure and contributes to declines of bird and fish populations.  Research has also linked exposure in the womb with birth defects in deer as well as higher rates of death for fawns. 

Humans are not immune to harm from this class of pesticides.  In 2021, we watched disaster unfold as residents of Mead, Nebraska were getting sick, experiencing sudden nosebleeds, constant coughing, and passing out while exercising. The source was a neighboring ethanol plant that was processing thousands of pounds of unused neonic-treated corn seed.

The good news is that PAN and like-minded organizations have been pushing for state-level regulatory protection.  Eleven states have passed laws that provide some additional levels of restriction on this dangerous pesticide.  Join us as we push back against neonic pesticide use throughout the US.