1 teaspoon of the neonicotinoid Thiamethoxam can kill 1.25 billion bees, if you are unsure how much that is have a look at the video. In 2018 The EU banned the use of neonicotinoid chemicals as the data was irrefutable, these systemic chemicals were destroying bee populations and causing insect numbers to plummet. Enter the giant agribusiness pesticide manufactures, who lobbied for years and right up to the end to keep these chemical cocktails in the conventional farming repertoire. They knew th

20 reactions | The EU just banned yet another neonicotinoid pesticide: thiacloprid, which has been linked to weakened immune systems and impaired reproduction in bees and bumblebees. In the US, the EPA continues to allow farmers to treat crops with thiacloprid and other neonicotinoids the EU banned nearly two years ago. Help save bees from extinction - sign our petition now DEMANDING the EPA restrict these toxic pesticides! | Environmental Working Group | Facebook

1.7K reactions · 1K shares | Spread the word!  Neonicotinoids are a class of systemic pesticides that pose a toxic threat to bee populations. ☠️ Watch to learn more. | Beesponsible | Facebook