New research confirms pollinators face chronic exposure to neonicotinoids. A 2024 study published in Science of the Total Environment found persistent pesticide residues in wildflower nectar and pollen near treated crops—posing serious risks to bees, butterflies, birds, and food security.
In this week’s segment of The Neonicotinoid View, host June Stoyer and Colorado beekeeper, Tom Theobald talk about the recent news about the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee as the first bee in the continental United States to be listed as endangered. Also, discussed is new research that proving how imidacloprid cripples the echo location ability in bats and causes brain cell death. This new research proves what top scientists have been warning us about for decades. Stay tuned!
At the end of every year, people around the world reflect upon the events and hope for change in the following year. We’d like to take this opportunity to do the same. In this segment of The Neonicotinoid View, host June Stoyer and Tom Theobald talk to bee health advocate and environmental author, Graham White about several key happenings that occurred during 2016. Click the link below to listen to the segment:
“The Neonicotinoid View”, which is produced by The Organic View Radio Show is unique, weekly program that explores the impact of neonicotinoids on the environment. Tune in each week as host, June Stoyer and Colorado beekeeper, Tom Theobald, explore the latest research and news from the beekeeping community.