August 2014

How neonicotinoid pesticides are poisoning Canada's agriculture

Agriculture in Canada is heading down a dangerous path, promoted by Health Canada's willingness to continue to approve the use of neonicotinoids de

G&M: Public concern grows over use of pesticide linked to bee deaths

As the Ontario government eyes restricting the use of an agricultural pesticide blamed for the deaths of bees and other pollinators, there are new

Concern in Brockville over declining honeybees

By Meggie Sylvester  Read article

New research: Fipronil and imidacloprid reduce honeybee mitochondrial activity

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New Research: Impact of Chronic Neonicotinoid Exposure on Honeybee Colony Performance and Queen Supersedure

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Video: Bees in trouble: Ontario industry is wavering as bee colonies collapse - G&M

OBA follow up letter to Minister Leal

G&M: Industry group warns pesticide ban would "handcuff" farmers

By Eric Atkins  

OBA responds to GFO Press Release

New Research: Risks of large-scale use of systemic insecticides to ecosystem functioning and services

One of the first published research articles from the Worldwide Integrated Assessment of the Impact of Systemic Pesticides on Biodiversity and Ecos

What is colony collapse disorder and why does it impact what we eat: National Post

South Simcoe beekeeper (Peter Dickey) backs neonicotinoid restrictions