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9. And Trump is working to allow more use of neonicotinoids

Fri Nov 30, 2018, 03:23 PM

Nov 2018

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THE INSECT APOCALYPSE IS HERE [View all] appalachiablue Nov 2018 OP

It's been years since I've seen my windshield covered Beakybird Nov 2018 #1

Same here and it's a real bad sign. The last time was the Permian appalachiablue Nov 2018 #5

Comments from California: dalton99a Nov 2018 #2

Yes and same in the East. Tom H. was discussing this and how appalachiablue Nov 2018 #7

I've noticed it in my backyard in Indiana. bearsfootball516 Nov 2018 #3

Same here, as a kid lightning bugs in summer were prolific and appalachiablue Nov 2018 #6

Not convinced by the methodology yet Loki Liesmith Nov 2018 #4

Birds that eat the bugs like Turtle Doves are disappearing appalachiablue Nov 2018 #10

Hartmann is not exactly an expert in entomology, so while I have no doubt... TreasonousBastard Nov 2018 #11

TH is conveying what he's read, like this NYT article. That's all. appalachiablue Nov 2018 #12

ALL birds depend upon insects to feed their young. Nitram Dec 2018 #21

And Trump is working to allow more use of neonicotinoids Botany Nov 2018 #9

TY for the info. and link. appalachiablue Nov 2018 #13

BTW I am an expert in this field ... more plants than bugs Botany Nov 2018 #14

I think it's due to climate change plus other factors as you say. appalachiablue Nov 2018 #16

Sure, native plants & pesticide free is best for all. appalachiablue Dec 2018 #22

Meanwhile, each year I get more and more bug bites BigmanPigman Nov 2018 #15

That's annoying. I'm not getting more bites, but the ones I have appalachiablue Nov 2018 #17

I have to say that there has been littlemissmartypants Nov 2018 #18

Thanx for the update & sorry to hear about giant mosquitos. appalachiablue Nov 2018 #20