Tag: Pesticides

Pass on the Pesticides and Boost Biodiversity at Home

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Pesticides are harming our pollinators, birds, and biodiversity—but it doesn’t have to be this way. By choosing sustainable gardening practices, we can support a healthy environment right in our backyards. Learn how native plants, soil health, and eco-friendly lawn care can transform your space into a thriving, pesticide-free habitat. Discover easy, actionable tips that make a difference for the planet and our communities! Continue reading "Pass on the Pesticides and Boost Biodiversity at Home"

Neonics & Advocacy: Protecting Pollinators and Influencing Policy

| Wild Ones Presents

Join Wild Ones for a free webinar, “Neonics & Advocacy: Protecting Pollinators and Influencing Policy,” featuring Lucas Rhoads, Senior Attorney with Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)’s Pesticides & Pollinators Team. Learn about the environmental impact of neonicotinoid insecticides, the leading causes of pollinator and wildlife declines, and advocacy strategies to influence policies at both state […] Continue reading "Neonics & Advocacy: Protecting Pollinators and Influencing Policy"

Neonicotinoid & Insecticides: Where have all the insects gone?

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Do you remember the bug-spattered car windshields and radiator grills, when you were a kid? After a ride in the country, the insect guts and gore had to be scraped and scrubbed off the windshield. The radiator grill captured larger insects that didn’t bounce off. It was clogged with big, black beetles, mantids, moths and […] Continue reading "Neonicotinoid & Insecticides: Where have all the insects gone?"