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TreasonousBastard

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

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #10)

Fri Nov 30, 2018, 03:36 PM

Nov 2018

there is a problem, causes and solutions are up in the air.

Around here we've already been through serious problems with honeybees and many questions about agricultural chemicals. I've got to find some local researchers and ask them what's up.

I'm sure this is being studied up the gazoo, but it will take time for the research to be reviewed and get out.

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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

When I lived in Tampa for a short time, lovebugs crowded the roads, being attracted to... TreasonousBastard Nov 2018 #8

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

Pesticide use and antiquated ideas are a big part of the decline in our insect populations ... Botany Nov 2018 #19

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