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OLYMPIA Neonicotinoid pesticides are known for their harmful effects on the nervous systems of insects and a proposal in the state Legislature calls for banning them for household use.
“About 1/3 of our agricultural sector needs pollination to thrive, and our pollinators, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in this state are under more and more threat,” said prime sponsor Sen. Marko Liias, D–Edmonds.
Others, however, say blaming household use of pesticides on a decline in bee populations mischaracterizes the current research.
Allan Felsot, a professor of environmental studies at Washington State University, said focusing on habitat restoration is essential to save pollinators, arguing that allocating taxpayer dollars to this bill would be a waste as it fails to address the impacts on bee populations. ....
PCT interviewed Oleson to learn of the significance of him being presented with the 2022 Entomological Society of America (ESA) Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) Award. ....
Recognized as an essential service by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, professional pest control is largely unaffected by economic fluctuations, according to the National Pest Management Association. ....