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  1. An Invasive #Mosquito Is Spreading With Alarming Speed, Threatening #Africa’s Cities
    The #malaria-carrying mosquito is resistant to all #insecticides.
    Genomic analysis of the mosquito, called Anopheles stephensi, using specimens collected from 10 countries, showed those found in Africa had genetic resistance to all of the chemicals currently used in spraying campaigns and other mosquito-control efforts, meaning those insecticides will not kill it.
    nytimes.com/2026/08/04/us/poli
    archive.ph/TMjZ7

  2. An Invasive #Mosquito Is Spreading With Alarming Speed, Threatening #Africa’s Cities
    The #malaria-carrying mosquito is resistant to all #insecticides.
    Genomic analysis of the mosquito, called Anopheles stephensi, using specimens collected from 10 countries, showed those found in Africa had genetic resistance to all of the chemicals currently used in spraying campaigns and other mosquito-control efforts, meaning those insecticides will not kill it.
    nytimes.com/2026/08/04/us/poli
    archive.ph/TMjZ7

  3. An Invasive Is Spreading With Alarming Speed, Threatening ’s Cities
    The -carrying mosquito is resistant to all .
    Genomic analysis of the mosquito, called Anopheles stephensi, using specimens collected from 10 countries, showed those found in Africa had genetic resistance to all of the chemicals currently used in spraying campaigns and other mosquito-control efforts, meaning those insecticides will not kill it.
    nytimes.com/2026/08/04/us/poli
    archive.ph/TMjZ7

  4. An Invasive #Mosquito Is Spreading With Alarming Speed, Threatening #Africa’s Cities
    The #malaria-carrying mosquito is resistant to all #insecticides.
    Genomic analysis of the mosquito, called Anopheles stephensi, using specimens collected from 10 countries, showed those found in Africa had genetic resistance to all of the chemicals currently used in spraying campaigns and other mosquito-control efforts, meaning those insecticides will not kill it.
    nytimes.com/2026/08/04/us/poli
    archive.ph/TMjZ7

  5. An Invasive #Mosquito Is Spreading With Alarming Speed, Threatening #Africa’s Cities
    The #malaria-carrying mosquito is resistant to all #insecticides.
    Genomic analysis of the mosquito, called Anopheles stephensi, using specimens collected from 10 countries, showed those found in Africa had genetic resistance to all of the chemicals currently used in spraying campaigns and other mosquito-control efforts, meaning those insecticides will not kill it.
    nytimes.com/2026/08/04/us/poli
    archive.ph/TMjZ7

  6. Pesticide exposure at work may increase motor neurone disease risk – new study

    "A new study, published today, has found that being exposed to pesticide at work can increase the risk of developing ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) by 61–71%. The study brings together the findings of eight other studies – but not all of them assess risk in the same way. Here’s why we need to interpret the findings with caution....Overall, the study supports the case that being exposed to pesticide at work increases your risk of developing ALS." >>
    theconversation.com/pesticide-
    #pesticides #fungicides #herbicides #insecticides #harm #OHS #work #NeuroDegenerativeDiseases #conservation #weeding #councils #HorticulturalIndustry #ALS

  7. Pesticide exposure at work may increase motor neurone disease risk – new study

    "A new study, published today, has found that being exposed to pesticide at work can increase the risk of developing ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) by 61–71%. The study brings together the findings of eight other studies – but not all of them assess risk in the same way. Here’s why we need to interpret the findings with caution....Overall, the study supports the case that being exposed to pesticide at work increases your risk of developing ALS." >>
    theconversation.com/pesticide-
    #pesticides #fungicides #herbicides #insecticides #harm #OHS #work #NeuroDegenerativeDiseases #conservation #weeding #councils #HorticulturalIndustry #ALS

  8. Pesticide exposure at work may increase motor neurone disease risk – new study

    "A new study, published today, has found that being exposed to pesticide at work can increase the risk of developing ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) by 61–71%. The study brings together the findings of eight other studies – but not all of them assess risk in the same way. Here’s why we need to interpret the findings with caution....Overall, the study supports the case that being exposed to pesticide at work increases your risk of developing ALS." >>
    theconversation.com/pesticide-
    #pesticides #fungicides #herbicides #insecticides #harm #OHS #work #NeuroDegenerativeDiseases #conservation #weeding #councils #HorticulturalIndustry #ALS

  9. Pesticide exposure at work may increase motor neurone disease risk – new study

    "A new study, published today, has found that being exposed to pesticide at work can increase the risk of developing ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) by 61–71%. The study brings together the findings of eight other studies – but not all of them assess risk in the same way. Here’s why we need to interpret the findings with caution....Overall, the study supports the case that being exposed to pesticide at work increases your risk of developing ALS." >>
    theconversation.com/pesticide-
    #pesticides #fungicides #herbicides #insecticides #harm #OHS #work #NeuroDegenerativeDiseases #conservation #weeding #councils #HorticulturalIndustry #ALS

  10. Pesticide exposure at work may increase motor neurone disease risk – new study

    "A new study, published today, has found that being exposed to pesticide at work can increase the risk of developing ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) by 61–71%. The study brings together the findings of eight other studies – but not all of them assess risk in the same way. Here’s why we need to interpret the findings with caution....Overall, the study supports the case that being exposed to pesticide at work increases your risk of developing ALS." >>
    theconversation.com/pesticide-
    #pesticides #fungicides #herbicides #insecticides #harm #OHS #work #NeuroDegenerativeDiseases #conservation #weeding #councils #HorticulturalIndustry #ALS

  11. 🦟 Canadian scientists pooled and re-analysed the data from 11 previous studies on links between pesticide exposure (including herbicides and insecticides) and motor neuron disease, finding that exposure was linked to a 60-70% increase in the risk of men developing the most common form, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The team says that, compared with no exposure, exposure to herbicides was linked to a 70% increase in a man's risk of developing the disease, and exposure to either insecticides or fungicides was linked with a 60% increase in risk. Interestingly, the researchers point out that there was no increased risk seen in women. It's important to note, the authors say, that this kind of study is limited by the quality of the original studies it is based on, and does not prove the pesticides caused the disease, just that the two may be linked.

    Australian scientists from The University of Queensland, RMIT University, University of Sydney and Adelaide University have offered commentary on the research.

    ✨Follow the link to read the expert reaction✨
    scimex.org/newsfeed/workplace-

    #science #ScienceNews #research #STEMEducation #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #pesticides #insecticides #herbicides #fungicide #MND #ALS #motorneurondisease #amyotrophiclateralsclerosis

  12. 🦟 Canadian scientists pooled and re-analysed the data from 11 previous studies on links between pesticide exposure (including herbicides and insecticides) and motor neuron disease, finding that exposure was linked to a 60-70% increase in the risk of men developing the most common form, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The team says that, compared with no exposure, exposure to herbicides was linked to a 70% increase in a man's risk of developing the disease, and exposure to either insecticides or fungicides was linked with a 60% increase in risk. Interestingly, the researchers point out that there was no increased risk seen in women. It's important to note, the authors say, that this kind of study is limited by the quality of the original studies it is based on, and does not prove the pesticides caused the disease, just that the two may be linked.

    Australian scientists from The University of Queensland, RMIT University, University of Sydney and Adelaide University have offered commentary on the research.

    ✨Follow the link to read the expert reaction✨
    scimex.org/newsfeed/workplace-

    #science #ScienceNews #research #STEMEducation #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #pesticides #insecticides #herbicides #fungicide #MND #ALS #motorneurondisease #amyotrophiclateralsclerosis

  13. 🦟 Canadian scientists pooled and re-analysed the data from 11 previous studies on links between pesticide exposure (including herbicides and insecticides) and motor neuron disease, finding that exposure was linked to a 60-70% increase in the risk of men developing the most common form, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The team says that, compared with no exposure, exposure to herbicides was linked to a 70% increase in a man's risk of developing the disease, and exposure to either insecticides or fungicides was linked with a 60% increase in risk. Interestingly, the researchers point out that there was no increased risk seen in women. It's important to note, the authors say, that this kind of study is limited by the quality of the original studies it is based on, and does not prove the pesticides caused the disease, just that the two may be linked.

    Australian scientists from The University of Queensland, RMIT University, University of Sydney and Adelaide University have offered commentary on the research.

    ✨Follow the link to read the expert reaction✨
    scimex.org/newsfeed/workplace-

    #science #ScienceNews #research #STEMEducation #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #pesticides #insecticides #herbicides #fungicide #MND #ALS #motorneurondisease #amyotrophiclateralsclerosis

  14. 🦟 Canadian scientists pooled and re-analysed the data from 11 previous studies on links between pesticide exposure (including herbicides and insecticides) and motor neuron disease, finding that exposure was linked to a 60-70% increase in the risk of men developing the most common form, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The team says that, compared with no exposure, exposure to herbicides was linked to a 70% increase in a man's risk of developing the disease, and exposure to either insecticides or fungicides was linked with a 60% increase in risk. Interestingly, the researchers point out that there was no increased risk seen in women. It's important to note, the authors say, that this kind of study is limited by the quality of the original studies it is based on, and does not prove the pesticides caused the disease, just that the two may be linked.

    Australian scientists from The University of Queensland, RMIT University, University of Sydney and Adelaide University have offered commentary on the research.

    ✨Follow the link to read the expert reaction✨
    scimex.org/newsfeed/workplace-

    #science #ScienceNews #research #STEMEducation #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #pesticides #insecticides #herbicides #fungicide #MND #ALS #motorneurondisease #amyotrophiclateralsclerosis

  15. 🦟 Canadian scientists pooled and re-analysed the data from 11 previous studies on links between pesticide exposure (including herbicides and insecticides) and motor neuron disease, finding that exposure was linked to a 60-70% increase in the risk of men developing the most common form, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The team says that, compared with no exposure, exposure to herbicides was linked to a 70% increase in a man's risk of developing the disease, and exposure to either insecticides or fungicides was linked with a 60% increase in risk. Interestingly, the researchers point out that there was no increased risk seen in women. It's important to note, the authors say, that this kind of study is limited by the quality of the original studies it is based on, and does not prove the pesticides caused the disease, just that the two may be linked.

    Australian scientists from The University of Queensland, RMIT University, University of Sydney and Adelaide University have offered commentary on the research.

    ✨Follow the link to read the expert reaction✨
    scimex.org/newsfeed/workplace-

    #science #ScienceNews #research #STEMEducation #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #pesticides #insecticides #herbicides #fungicide #MND #ALS #motorneurondisease #amyotrophiclateralsclerosis

  16. #Cyclospora Spreads Through Human Feces. How Did It Get Into Our Food Supply?

    The large number of cases suggests that excrement entered the food system on a “surprising scale.”

    By Alice Callahan and Caroline Hopkins Legaspi
    July 21, 2026

    Excerpt: "Several cyclospora outbreaks linked to raspberries in the late 1990s illustrated one way the parasite can contaminate fresh produce, said Melvin Kramer, an epidemiologist who worked in several state and local public health departments before founding a food safety consulting group.

    "In 1996, after collecting detailed food histories from people sickened with cyclospora, investigators traced the illnesses to raspberries from a few farms in Guatemala. There, investigators determined it was likely that the #insecticides and #fungicides sprayed onto the berries had been mixed with #ContaminatedWater. The farms had sourced the water from wells or a nearby river, both of which were vulnerable to #runoff from latrines, especially during the rainy season. Although the water was filtered, the filter removed only debris, not microbes like cyclospora.

    "Before this year, the largest outbreak in the United States in recent history occurred in the summer of 2020, sickening 701 people in 14 states and hospitalizing 38. Federal officials linked it to Fresh Express bagged salads containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and carrots. They traced at least some of that produce to a farm in South Florida and detected cyclospora in a nearby #WaterCanal that had been used to irrigate crops on the farm. Later, genetic analysis confirmed that the cyclospora found in the canal water matched that found in people sickened in the outbreak, said Frank Yiannas, who was a top official at the #FDA from 2018 to 2023."

    Archived version:
    archive.ph/r7zv4

    #WaterIsLife #Cyclosporasis #FoodContamination #BigAg #GrowYourOwnFood #WaterContamination

  17. #Cyclospora Spreads Through Human Feces. How Did It Get Into Our Food Supply?

    The large number of cases suggests that excrement entered the food system on a “surprising scale.”

    By Alice Callahan and Caroline Hopkins Legaspi
    July 21, 2026

    Excerpt: "Several cyclospora outbreaks linked to raspberries in the late 1990s illustrated one way the parasite can contaminate fresh produce, said Melvin Kramer, an epidemiologist who worked in several state and local public health departments before founding a food safety consulting group.

    "In 1996, after collecting detailed food histories from people sickened with cyclospora, investigators traced the illnesses to raspberries from a few farms in Guatemala. There, investigators determined it was likely that the #insecticides and #fungicides sprayed onto the berries had been mixed with #ContaminatedWater. The farms had sourced the water from wells or a nearby river, both of which were vulnerable to #runoff from latrines, especially during the rainy season. Although the water was filtered, the filter removed only debris, not microbes like cyclospora.

    "Before this year, the largest outbreak in the United States in recent history occurred in the summer of 2020, sickening 701 people in 14 states and hospitalizing 38. Federal officials linked it to Fresh Express bagged salads containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and carrots. They traced at least some of that produce to a farm in South Florida and detected cyclospora in a nearby #WaterCanal that had been used to irrigate crops on the farm. Later, genetic analysis confirmed that the cyclospora found in the canal water matched that found in people sickened in the outbreak, said Frank Yiannas, who was a top official at the #FDA from 2018 to 2023."

    Archived version:
    archive.ph/r7zv4

    #WaterIsLife #Cyclosporasis #FoodContamination #BigAg #GrowYourOwnFood #WaterContamination

  18. #Cyclospora Spreads Through Human Feces. How Did It Get Into Our Food Supply?

    The large number of cases suggests that excrement entered the food system on a “surprising scale.”

    By Alice Callahan and Caroline Hopkins Legaspi
    July 21, 2026

    Excerpt: "Several cyclospora outbreaks linked to raspberries in the late 1990s illustrated one way the parasite can contaminate fresh produce, said Melvin Kramer, an epidemiologist who worked in several state and local public health departments before founding a food safety consulting group.

    "In 1996, after collecting detailed food histories from people sickened with cyclospora, investigators traced the illnesses to raspberries from a few farms in Guatemala. There, investigators determined it was likely that the #insecticides and #fungicides sprayed onto the berries had been mixed with #ContaminatedWater. The farms had sourced the water from wells or a nearby river, both of which were vulnerable to #runoff from latrines, especially during the rainy season. Although the water was filtered, the filter removed only debris, not microbes like cyclospora.

    "Before this year, the largest outbreak in the United States in recent history occurred in the summer of 2020, sickening 701 people in 14 states and hospitalizing 38. Federal officials linked it to Fresh Express bagged salads containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and carrots. They traced at least some of that produce to a farm in South Florida and detected cyclospora in a nearby #WaterCanal that had been used to irrigate crops on the farm. Later, genetic analysis confirmed that the cyclospora found in the canal water matched that found in people sickened in the outbreak, said Frank Yiannas, who was a top official at the #FDA from 2018 to 2023."

    Archived version:
    archive.ph/r7zv4

    #WaterIsLife #Cyclosporasis #FoodContamination #BigAg #GrowYourOwnFood #WaterContamination

  19. #Cyclospora Spreads Through Human Feces. How Did It Get Into Our Food Supply?

    The large number of cases suggests that excrement entered the food system on a “surprising scale.”

    By Alice Callahan and Caroline Hopkins Legaspi
    July 21, 2026

    Excerpt: "Several cyclospora outbreaks linked to raspberries in the late 1990s illustrated one way the parasite can contaminate fresh produce, said Melvin Kramer, an epidemiologist who worked in several state and local public health departments before founding a food safety consulting group.

    "In 1996, after collecting detailed food histories from people sickened with cyclospora, investigators traced the illnesses to raspberries from a few farms in Guatemala. There, investigators determined it was likely that the #insecticides and #fungicides sprayed onto the berries had been mixed with #ContaminatedWater. The farms had sourced the water from wells or a nearby river, both of which were vulnerable to #runoff from latrines, especially during the rainy season. Although the water was filtered, the filter removed only debris, not microbes like cyclospora.

    "Before this year, the largest outbreak in the United States in recent history occurred in the summer of 2020, sickening 701 people in 14 states and hospitalizing 38. Federal officials linked it to Fresh Express bagged salads containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and carrots. They traced at least some of that produce to a farm in South Florida and detected cyclospora in a nearby #WaterCanal that had been used to irrigate crops on the farm. Later, genetic analysis confirmed that the cyclospora found in the canal water matched that found in people sickened in the outbreak, said Frank Yiannas, who was a top official at the #FDA from 2018 to 2023."

    Archived version:
    archive.ph/r7zv4

    #WaterIsLife #Cyclosporasis #FoodContamination #BigAg #GrowYourOwnFood #WaterContamination

  20. #Cyclospora Spreads Through Human Feces. How Did It Get Into Our Food Supply?

    The large number of cases suggests that excrement entered the food system on a “surprising scale.”

    By Alice Callahan and Caroline Hopkins Legaspi
    July 21, 2026

    Excerpt: "Several cyclospora outbreaks linked to raspberries in the late 1990s illustrated one way the parasite can contaminate fresh produce, said Melvin Kramer, an epidemiologist who worked in several state and local public health departments before founding a food safety consulting group.

    "In 1996, after collecting detailed food histories from people sickened with cyclospora, investigators traced the illnesses to raspberries from a few farms in Guatemala. There, investigators determined it was likely that the #insecticides and #fungicides sprayed onto the berries had been mixed with #ContaminatedWater. The farms had sourced the water from wells or a nearby river, both of which were vulnerable to #runoff from latrines, especially during the rainy season. Although the water was filtered, the filter removed only debris, not microbes like cyclospora.

    "Before this year, the largest outbreak in the United States in recent history occurred in the summer of 2020, sickening 701 people in 14 states and hospitalizing 38. Federal officials linked it to Fresh Express bagged salads containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and carrots. They traced at least some of that produce to a farm in South Florida and detected cyclospora in a nearby #WaterCanal that had been used to irrigate crops on the farm. Later, genetic analysis confirmed that the cyclospora found in the canal water matched that found in people sickened in the outbreak, said Frank Yiannas, who was a top official at the #FDA from 2018 to 2023."

    Archived version:
    archive.ph/r7zv4

    #WaterIsLife #Cyclosporasis #FoodContamination #BigAg #GrowYourOwnFood #WaterContamination

  21. 📣 Ce soir, à l’Assemblée nationale, les député·es débattront du projet de loi d’urgence agricole, qui propose de réintroduire deux insecticides de la famille des néonicotinoïdes : l’acétamipride et le flupyradifurone.

    🛑 Mobilisons-nous contre cette nouvelle loi Duplomb !

    ✊ Rendez-vous ce lundi 20 juillet à 18h devant l’Assemblée nationale !

    #duplomb #acétamipride #flupyradifurone #abeilles #pesticides #insecticides #urgenceagricole #biodiversité #santé #agirpourlenvironnement

  22. 📣 Ce soir, à l’Assemblée nationale, les député·es débattront du projet de loi d’urgence agricole, qui propose de réintroduire deux insecticides de la famille des néonicotinoïdes : l’acétamipride et le flupyradifurone.

    🛑 Mobilisons-nous contre cette nouvelle loi Duplomb !

    ✊ Rendez-vous ce lundi 20 juillet à 18h devant l’Assemblée nationale !

    #duplomb #acétamipride #flupyradifurone #abeilles #pesticides #insecticides #urgenceagricole #biodiversité #santé #agirpourlenvironnement

  23. 📣 Ce soir, à l’Assemblée nationale, les député·es débattront du projet de loi d’urgence agricole, qui propose de réintroduire deux insecticides de la famille des néonicotinoïdes : l’acétamipride et le flupyradifurone.

    🛑 Mobilisons-nous contre cette nouvelle loi Duplomb !

    ✊ Rendez-vous ce lundi 20 juillet à 18h devant l’Assemblée nationale !

    #duplomb #acétamipride #flupyradifurone #abeilles #pesticides #insecticides #urgenceagricole #biodiversité #santé #agirpourlenvironnement

  24. 📣 Ce soir, à l’Assemblée nationale, les député·es débattront du projet de loi d’urgence agricole, qui propose de réintroduire deux insecticides de la famille des néonicotinoïdes : l’acétamipride et le flupyradifurone.

    🛑 Mobilisons-nous contre cette nouvelle loi Duplomb !

    ✊ Rendez-vous ce lundi 20 juillet à 18h devant l’Assemblée nationale !

    #duplomb #acétamipride #flupyradifurone #abeilles #pesticides #insecticides #urgenceagricole #biodiversité #santé #agirpourlenvironnement

  25. 📣 Ce soir, à l’Assemblée nationale, les député·es débattront du projet de loi d’urgence agricole, qui propose de réintroduire deux insecticides de la famille des néonicotinoïdes : l’acétamipride et le flupyradifurone.

    🛑 Mobilisons-nous contre cette nouvelle loi Duplomb !

    ✊ Rendez-vous ce lundi 20 juillet à 18h devant l’Assemblée nationale !

    #duplomb #acétamipride #flupyradifurone #abeilles #pesticides #insecticides #urgenceagricole #biodiversité #santé #agirpourlenvironnement

  26. Pesticides are one of the leading environmental concerns. In this video I’ll share what I’ve learned about a highly toxic organophosphate insecticide that is banned in Canada and the EU…but not completely in the US. Today, we’ll look at Chlorpyrifos. #parkinson #parkinsonsawareness #parkinsonscommunity #pesticidesprayer #pesticides #insecticides
    youtu.be/tiU1y-raWkA

  27. Had a guy come by offering to spray for all manner of pests. I told him we ain't really into spraying stuff and he assured me it was all natural so I took the dialogue option of firm 'no thank you', but I also saw one that said 'I have already said "no" not "convince me"', as well as the 'I don't think attempted localized species eradication has zero impact' options.
    #insecticides #soliciting

  28. From 2020: #Mexico has 1,900 species of #bees and they’re all at risk: biologist

    by Susy Buchanan
    May 21, 2020

    "All of Mexico’s 1,900 different species of native bees are at risk of extinction, says Ricardo Ayala Barajas, a National Autonomous University researcher based at the Chamela Biology Station in Jalisco.

    "Most of Mexico’s bees do not sting and only 47 species produce honey, but all native species are endangered, explained the researcher on the United Nations World Bee Day, May 20.

    "In an interview with the newspaper Milenio, Ayala said that around the world there are approximately 20,000 different named species of bees, and like in Mexico, every one is threatened by the use of #insecticides and #deforestation.

    " 'A great effort is required to try to reduce the use of insecticides and make more careful use of natural resources, for the future of humanity and to care for the bees that help plants reproduce and generate fruits and seeds,' Ayala said. 'We must appreciate and understand them more in order to prevent them from disappearing.'

    "Bee conservation is on the rise in Mexico, just as it is globally.

    "In #Guanajuato, people who kill #bees or harm their #habitat can be fined up to 8,000 pesos (US $350). In #Yucatán, the government and communities are collaborating on a bee conservation project after significant bee populations have died, thought to be a result of crop dusting. A similar campaign is underway in #Campeche."

    Source:
    mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexic

    #WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees #NativeBees #YucatanBees #BeeConservation

  29. From 2020: #Mexico has 1,900 species of #bees and they’re all at risk: biologist

    by Susy Buchanan
    May 21, 2020

    "All of Mexico’s 1,900 different species of native bees are at risk of extinction, says Ricardo Ayala Barajas, a National Autonomous University researcher based at the Chamela Biology Station in Jalisco.

    "Most of Mexico’s bees do not sting and only 47 species produce honey, but all native species are endangered, explained the researcher on the United Nations World Bee Day, May 20.

    "In an interview with the newspaper Milenio, Ayala said that around the world there are approximately 20,000 different named species of bees, and like in Mexico, every one is threatened by the use of #insecticides and #deforestation.

    " 'A great effort is required to try to reduce the use of insecticides and make more careful use of natural resources, for the future of humanity and to care for the bees that help plants reproduce and generate fruits and seeds,' Ayala said. 'We must appreciate and understand them more in order to prevent them from disappearing.'

    "Bee conservation is on the rise in Mexico, just as it is globally.

    "In #Guanajuato, people who kill #bees or harm their #habitat can be fined up to 8,000 pesos (US $350). In #Yucatán, the government and communities are collaborating on a bee conservation project after significant bee populations have died, thought to be a result of crop dusting. A similar campaign is underway in #Campeche."

    Source:
    mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexic

    #WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees #NativeBees #YucatanBees #BeeConservation

  30. From 2020: #Mexico has 1,900 species of #bees and they’re all at risk: biologist

    by Susy Buchanan
    May 21, 2020

    "All of Mexico’s 1,900 different species of native bees are at risk of extinction, says Ricardo Ayala Barajas, a National Autonomous University researcher based at the Chamela Biology Station in Jalisco.

    "Most of Mexico’s bees do not sting and only 47 species produce honey, but all native species are endangered, explained the researcher on the United Nations World Bee Day, May 20.

    "In an interview with the newspaper Milenio, Ayala said that around the world there are approximately 20,000 different named species of bees, and like in Mexico, every one is threatened by the use of #insecticides and #deforestation.

    " 'A great effort is required to try to reduce the use of insecticides and make more careful use of natural resources, for the future of humanity and to care for the bees that help plants reproduce and generate fruits and seeds,' Ayala said. 'We must appreciate and understand them more in order to prevent them from disappearing.'

    "Bee conservation is on the rise in Mexico, just as it is globally.

    "In #Guanajuato, people who kill #bees or harm their #habitat can be fined up to 8,000 pesos (US $350). In #Yucatán, the government and communities are collaborating on a bee conservation project after significant bee populations have died, thought to be a result of crop dusting. A similar campaign is underway in #Campeche."

    Source:
    mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexic

    #WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees #NativeBees #YucatanBees #BeeConservation

  31. From 2020: #Mexico has 1,900 species of #bees and they’re all at risk: biologist

    by Susy Buchanan
    May 21, 2020

    "All of Mexico’s 1,900 different species of native bees are at risk of extinction, says Ricardo Ayala Barajas, a National Autonomous University researcher based at the Chamela Biology Station in Jalisco.

    "Most of Mexico’s bees do not sting and only 47 species produce honey, but all native species are endangered, explained the researcher on the United Nations World Bee Day, May 20.

    "In an interview with the newspaper Milenio, Ayala said that around the world there are approximately 20,000 different named species of bees, and like in Mexico, every one is threatened by the use of #insecticides and #deforestation.

    " 'A great effort is required to try to reduce the use of insecticides and make more careful use of natural resources, for the future of humanity and to care for the bees that help plants reproduce and generate fruits and seeds,' Ayala said. 'We must appreciate and understand them more in order to prevent them from disappearing.'

    "Bee conservation is on the rise in Mexico, just as it is globally.

    "In #Guanajuato, people who kill #bees or harm their #habitat can be fined up to 8,000 pesos (US $350). In #Yucatán, the government and communities are collaborating on a bee conservation project after significant bee populations have died, thought to be a result of crop dusting. A similar campaign is underway in #Campeche."

    Source:
    mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexic

    #WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees #NativeBees #YucatanBees #BeeConservation

  32. From 2020: #Mexico has 1,900 species of #bees and they’re all at risk: biologist

    by Susy Buchanan
    May 21, 2020

    "All of Mexico’s 1,900 different species of native bees are at risk of extinction, says Ricardo Ayala Barajas, a National Autonomous University researcher based at the Chamela Biology Station in Jalisco.

    "Most of Mexico’s bees do not sting and only 47 species produce honey, but all native species are endangered, explained the researcher on the United Nations World Bee Day, May 20.

    "In an interview with the newspaper Milenio, Ayala said that around the world there are approximately 20,000 different named species of bees, and like in Mexico, every one is threatened by the use of #insecticides and #deforestation.

    " 'A great effort is required to try to reduce the use of insecticides and make more careful use of natural resources, for the future of humanity and to care for the bees that help plants reproduce and generate fruits and seeds,' Ayala said. 'We must appreciate and understand them more in order to prevent them from disappearing.'

    "Bee conservation is on the rise in Mexico, just as it is globally.

    "In #Guanajuato, people who kill #bees or harm their #habitat can be fined up to 8,000 pesos (US $350). In #Yucatán, the government and communities are collaborating on a bee conservation project after significant bee populations have died, thought to be a result of crop dusting. A similar campaign is underway in #Campeche."

    Source:
    mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexic

    #WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees #NativeBees #YucatanBees #BeeConservation

  33. 8 Natural & Homemade #Insecticides: Save Your #Garden Without Killing the Earth

    These natural, #DIY formulas are safe yet effective for helping rid your garden of pests.

    By Derek Markham
    Updated July 15, 2024

    In This Article

    - Try Non-Chemical Methods First
    - Vegetable Oil Spray
    - Soap Spray
    - #NeemOil Spray
    - #DiatomaceousEarth
    - Garlic Spray
    - Chile Pepper Spray
    - All-in-One Homemade Spray
    - Tomato Leaf Spray

    "#NaturalPesticides can be an excellent tool in your arsenal against insect pests, which have the potential to turn your lush garden into their own insect all-you-can-eat buffet. Fortunately, making them yourselves doesn't have to be super complicated.

    "It's important to note that just because these are 'natural' or homemade insecticides, that doesn't imply that they can't harm your soil, your garden, or your person. An insecticide (which is a pesticide) is defined by the EPA as 'any chemical used to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pests,' and as such, they have the potential to be 'harmful to people, animals, or the environment.' And, of course, not all insects are harmful. Applying insecticides indiscriminately, especially harsh pesticides that affect even the beneficial insects, can have a detrimental effect on your local garden ecosystem.

    Do a Patch Test

    "Some plants may be more sensitive than others to various treatments. We recommend testing for plant sensitivity. Simply apply the formula to a small area and wait 24 hours to see if any damage occurs.

    "Before going all out with any pesticide or insecticide, be sure to do your homework and choose the option that is both most effective and least harmful to you and your garden.

    Try Non-Chemical Methods First

    "The best pest management plan always starts with preventative and other non-chemical methods before bringing out the sprays. Since healthy, happy plants are much more resilient to pests, always begin by choosing the right plants for the right places and caring for them correctly.

    "#CompanionPlanting is another essential strategy in pest control. It involves selecting plants that will be good neighbors to one another—improving environmental conditions, attracting beneficial insects and creatures, and/or repelling, confusing, or distracting certain pest species to keep their companions safe. "

    Learn more:
    treehugger.com/natural-homemad

    #SolarPunkSunday #NaturalPestControl #Gardening #DIYPestControl

  34. 8 Natural & Homemade #Insecticides: Save Your #Garden Without Killing the Earth

    These natural, #DIY formulas are safe yet effective for helping rid your garden of pests.

    By Derek Markham
    Updated July 15, 2024

    In This Article

    - Try Non-Chemical Methods First
    - Vegetable Oil Spray
    - Soap Spray
    - #NeemOil Spray
    - #DiatomaceousEarth
    - Garlic Spray
    - Chile Pepper Spray
    - All-in-One Homemade Spray
    - Tomato Leaf Spray

    "#NaturalPesticides can be an excellent tool in your arsenal against insect pests, which have the potential to turn your lush garden into their own insect all-you-can-eat buffet. Fortunately, making them yourselves doesn't have to be super complicated.

    "It's important to note that just because these are 'natural' or homemade insecticides, that doesn't imply that they can't harm your soil, your garden, or your person. An insecticide (which is a pesticide) is defined by the EPA as 'any chemical used to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pests,' and as such, they have the potential to be 'harmful to people, animals, or the environment.' And, of course, not all insects are harmful. Applying insecticides indiscriminately, especially harsh pesticides that affect even the beneficial insects, can have a detrimental effect on your local garden ecosystem.

    Do a Patch Test

    "Some plants may be more sensitive than others to various treatments. We recommend testing for plant sensitivity. Simply apply the formula to a small area and wait 24 hours to see if any damage occurs.

    "Before going all out with any pesticide or insecticide, be sure to do your homework and choose the option that is both most effective and least harmful to you and your garden.

    Try Non-Chemical Methods First

    "The best pest management plan always starts with preventative and other non-chemical methods before bringing out the sprays. Since healthy, happy plants are much more resilient to pests, always begin by choosing the right plants for the right places and caring for them correctly.

    "#CompanionPlanting is another essential strategy in pest control. It involves selecting plants that will be good neighbors to one another—improving environmental conditions, attracting beneficial insects and creatures, and/or repelling, confusing, or distracting certain pest species to keep their companions safe. "

    Learn more:
    treehugger.com/natural-homemad

    #SolarPunkSunday #NaturalPestControl #Gardening #DIYPestControl

  35. 8 Natural & Homemade #Insecticides: Save Your #Garden Without Killing the Earth

    These natural, #DIY formulas are safe yet effective for helping rid your garden of pests.

    By Derek Markham
    Updated July 15, 2024

    In This Article

    - Try Non-Chemical Methods First
    - Vegetable Oil Spray
    - Soap Spray
    - #NeemOil Spray
    - #DiatomaceousEarth
    - Garlic Spray
    - Chile Pepper Spray
    - All-in-One Homemade Spray
    - Tomato Leaf Spray

    "#NaturalPesticides can be an excellent tool in your arsenal against insect pests, which have the potential to turn your lush garden into their own insect all-you-can-eat buffet. Fortunately, making them yourselves doesn't have to be super complicated.

    "It's important to note that just because these are 'natural' or homemade insecticides, that doesn't imply that they can't harm your soil, your garden, or your person. An insecticide (which is a pesticide) is defined by the EPA as 'any chemical used to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pests,' and as such, they have the potential to be 'harmful to people, animals, or the environment.' And, of course, not all insects are harmful. Applying insecticides indiscriminately, especially harsh pesticides that affect even the beneficial insects, can have a detrimental effect on your local garden ecosystem.

    Do a Patch Test

    "Some plants may be more sensitive than others to various treatments. We recommend testing for plant sensitivity. Simply apply the formula to a small area and wait 24 hours to see if any damage occurs.

    "Before going all out with any pesticide or insecticide, be sure to do your homework and choose the option that is both most effective and least harmful to you and your garden.

    Try Non-Chemical Methods First

    "The best pest management plan always starts with preventative and other non-chemical methods before bringing out the sprays. Since healthy, happy plants are much more resilient to pests, always begin by choosing the right plants for the right places and caring for them correctly.

    "#CompanionPlanting is another essential strategy in pest control. It involves selecting plants that will be good neighbors to one another—improving environmental conditions, attracting beneficial insects and creatures, and/or repelling, confusing, or distracting certain pest species to keep their companions safe. "

    Learn more:
    treehugger.com/natural-homemad

    #SolarPunkSunday #NaturalPestControl #Gardening #DIYPestControl

  36. 8 Natural & Homemade #Insecticides: Save Your #Garden Without Killing the Earth

    These natural, #DIY formulas are safe yet effective for helping rid your garden of pests.

    By Derek Markham
    Updated July 15, 2024

    In This Article

    - Try Non-Chemical Methods First
    - Vegetable Oil Spray
    - Soap Spray
    - #NeemOil Spray
    - #DiatomaceousEarth
    - Garlic Spray
    - Chile Pepper Spray
    - All-in-One Homemade Spray
    - Tomato Leaf Spray

    "#NaturalPesticides can be an excellent tool in your arsenal against insect pests, which have the potential to turn your lush garden into their own insect all-you-can-eat buffet. Fortunately, making them yourselves doesn't have to be super complicated.

    "It's important to note that just because these are 'natural' or homemade insecticides, that doesn't imply that they can't harm your soil, your garden, or your person. An insecticide (which is a pesticide) is defined by the EPA as 'any chemical used to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pests,' and as such, they have the potential to be 'harmful to people, animals, or the environment.' And, of course, not all insects are harmful. Applying insecticides indiscriminately, especially harsh pesticides that affect even the beneficial insects, can have a detrimental effect on your local garden ecosystem.

    Do a Patch Test

    "Some plants may be more sensitive than others to various treatments. We recommend testing for plant sensitivity. Simply apply the formula to a small area and wait 24 hours to see if any damage occurs.

    "Before going all out with any pesticide or insecticide, be sure to do your homework and choose the option that is both most effective and least harmful to you and your garden.

    Try Non-Chemical Methods First

    "The best pest management plan always starts with preventative and other non-chemical methods before bringing out the sprays. Since healthy, happy plants are much more resilient to pests, always begin by choosing the right plants for the right places and caring for them correctly.

    "#CompanionPlanting is another essential strategy in pest control. It involves selecting plants that will be good neighbors to one another—improving environmental conditions, attracting beneficial insects and creatures, and/or repelling, confusing, or distracting certain pest species to keep their companions safe. "

    Learn more:
    treehugger.com/natural-homemad

    #SolarPunkSunday #NaturalPestControl #Gardening #DIYPestControl

  37. 8 Natural & Homemade #Insecticides: Save Your #Garden Without Killing the Earth

    These natural, #DIY formulas are safe yet effective for helping rid your garden of pests.

    By Derek Markham
    Updated July 15, 2024

    In This Article

    - Try Non-Chemical Methods First
    - Vegetable Oil Spray
    - Soap Spray
    - #NeemOil Spray
    - #DiatomaceousEarth
    - Garlic Spray
    - Chile Pepper Spray
    - All-in-One Homemade Spray
    - Tomato Leaf Spray

    "#NaturalPesticides can be an excellent tool in your arsenal against insect pests, which have the potential to turn your lush garden into their own insect all-you-can-eat buffet. Fortunately, making them yourselves doesn't have to be super complicated.

    "It's important to note that just because these are 'natural' or homemade insecticides, that doesn't imply that they can't harm your soil, your garden, or your person. An insecticide (which is a pesticide) is defined by the EPA as 'any chemical used to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pests,' and as such, they have the potential to be 'harmful to people, animals, or the environment.' And, of course, not all insects are harmful. Applying insecticides indiscriminately, especially harsh pesticides that affect even the beneficial insects, can have a detrimental effect on your local garden ecosystem.

    Do a Patch Test

    "Some plants may be more sensitive than others to various treatments. We recommend testing for plant sensitivity. Simply apply the formula to a small area and wait 24 hours to see if any damage occurs.

    "Before going all out with any pesticide or insecticide, be sure to do your homework and choose the option that is both most effective and least harmful to you and your garden.

    Try Non-Chemical Methods First

    "The best pest management plan always starts with preventative and other non-chemical methods before bringing out the sprays. Since healthy, happy plants are much more resilient to pests, always begin by choosing the right plants for the right places and caring for them correctly.

    "#CompanionPlanting is another essential strategy in pest control. It involves selecting plants that will be good neighbors to one another—improving environmental conditions, attracting beneficial insects and creatures, and/or repelling, confusing, or distracting certain pest species to keep their companions safe. "

    Learn more:
    treehugger.com/natural-homemad

    #SolarPunkSunday #NaturalPestControl #Gardening #DIYPestControl

  38. Imidacloprid & fipronil are powerful #insecticides used in veterinary products: One monthly flea treatment for a large dog contains enough imidacloprid to kill 25 million bees. They are the source of residues in freshwater samples, because… www.theguardian.com/environment/... >>

    Over-the-counter pet flea trea...

  39. Imidacloprid & fipronil are powerful #insecticides used in veterinary products: One monthly flea treatment for a large dog contains enough imidacloprid to kill 25 million bees. They are the source of residues in freshwater samples, because… www.theguardian.com/environment/... >>

    Over-the-counter pet flea trea...

  40. EU Commission loses another access to documents court case – POLITICO

    The ruling could have broader implications for scrutiny of EU decision-making, pointing to limits on the Commission’s ability…
    #Europe #EU #EuropeanCommission #Agriculture #Bees #biodiversity #Courtdecisions #Insecticides #Marinepollution #Pesticides #Pollinators #Transparency
    europesays.com/europe/4997/

  41. Un « permis de polluer» ? Une plainte au pénal contre les rejets de #PFAS dans la Seine par l’usine #BASF

    A #SaintAubinlèsElbeuf ( #SeineMaritime ), l’usine de fabrication de produits pharmaceutiques et d’ #insecticides ne date pas d’hier. Ce qui est vivement contesté aujourd’hui, c’est l’autorisation accordée à l’industriel par le pouvoirs publics de déverser dans le fleuve jusqu’à 87 kilos de PFAS par jour. leparisien.fr/seine-maritime-7

    #pollution #environnement #sante #justice #actualite

  42. Un « permis de polluer» ? Une plainte au pénal contre les rejets de #PFAS dans la Seine par l’usine #BASF

    A #SaintAubinlèsElbeuf ( #SeineMaritime ), l’usine de fabrication de produits pharmaceutiques et d’ #insecticides ne date pas d’hier. Ce qui est vivement contesté aujourd’hui, c’est l’autorisation accordée à l’industriel par le pouvoirs publics de déverser dans le fleuve jusqu’à 87 kilos de PFAS par jour. leparisien.fr/seine-maritime-7

    #pollution #environnement #sante #justice #actualite

  43. Un « permis de polluer» ? Une plainte au pénal contre les rejets de #PFAS dans la Seine par l’usine #BASF

    A #SaintAubinlèsElbeuf ( #SeineMaritime ), l’usine de fabrication de produits pharmaceutiques et d’ #insecticides ne date pas d’hier. Ce qui est vivement contesté aujourd’hui, c’est l’autorisation accordée à l’industriel par le pouvoirs publics de déverser dans le fleuve jusqu’à 87 kilos de PFAS par jour. leparisien.fr/seine-maritime-7

    #pollution #environnement #sante #justice #actualite

  44. Dear Friends of Open sauce KKK (no hoodies) and ceremonial WASP's eg Trump pet of Putting the golfer off Russia,

    Not you? Me neither.

    As you may know:

    - WASP stands for Whiteskin Angling-Sexon Protesting and is not just a hornet or other #Insecticides of hate eg. Puppet POTUS
    - The best way to melt #ICE is cannibalism. Feed your #Community.
    - It is the duty of the law abiding to break all unjust laws. Not in caught court. #BeGood #Creatives.

    Now that I am on the world #TOR tour, with my tales between my legs I can reasonably safely say:

    #Educate the ignorant not the repeated agreements. For example I had pickled beetroot and garlic on toast for breakfast. I am using a blanket for heat. Why? Because that is what is available.

    Anyways, enough about memes of ME.

    We are the center. The plan manifesting. The can-do punks of today. #Rebellion is in our shell. You want a clue?

    Mine:
    pirates-forum.org/
    (will be checking that out in a minute)

    Yours? 💪🏿 🏴‍☠️ :agummyhug: