neonicotinoids – Six-Legged Aggie

What the science says on the impact of neonicotinoids on our pollinators

Erfan VafaieJuly 1, 2015March 20, 2020Presentationsbees, neonicotinoids, pollinatorsLeave a comment

This presentation, delivered both for the East Texas Beekeepers Association and at the Overton Field day (2015), gives some components to consider when looking at the impact of neonics on pollinators. The general public is very quick to call upon a ban on neonics for killing our bees – but the situation is really not that simple. In this presentation, I try to shed light on both sides of the argument that neonics are responsible for pollinator population decline.

Growing flowering plants that are safe for pollinators in the yard and garden

Erfan VafaieOctober 13, 2014May 1, 2015Presentationsflowers, neonicotinoids, neonics, pesticides, pollinators

A presentation delivered by Dr. David Smitley from Michigan State University (Department of Entomology) on “Growing Flowering Plants that are Safe for Pollinators in the Yard and Garden” presented at the 19th Annual Ornamental Workshop on Diseases and Insects. The presentation focuses primarily on neonicotinoids, which have received a lot of media and public attention recently. (Sharing with permission from Dr. Smitley).