Committee moves seed‑coating bill forward with study committee amendment Lawmakers debated HB 10-86, a bill to prohibit sale of certain neonicotinoid‑treated commodity seed. Members split between an immediate ban and a study committee to ensure seed supply and waiver processes; committee adopted a study‑committee amendment and advanced the bill.

New Hampshire lawmakers are facing a critical choice: implement an immediate ban on neonicotinoid-treated seeds or form a study committee to ensure a sustainable solution.

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Undergraduate research at a biology class has led to a peer-reviewed paper on the phenomenon of "zombie bees," highlighting the significance of academic contributions to environmental science 🍃📚. Link: https://tinyurl.com/2954vkd5 #BeeConservation #Biodiversity #PollinatorHealth

🌼 Research highlights natural antimicrobials in pollen as a protective measure against bee colony infections, offering hope for beekeepers combating diverse threats. 🐝 Link: https://tinyurl.com/288mfe9b #BeeConservation #PollinatorHealth #BiodiversityProtection

Pollinators are essential to citrus 🌸🐝.

Growers time applications carefully and invest in habitat partnerships to protect the bees that keep our orchards thriving.

#PollinatorHealth #CaliforniaCitrus

🚨 New research highlights the critical role of synchronized flowering and pollinator visits in maintaining plant diversity. Without it, plant reproductive success and diversity may be significantly altered. Link: https://tinyurl.com/259opzf7 #PollinatorHealth #PlantDiversity #EcologicalBalance 🌼🐝

Scientists have synthesized callunene, a compound crucial for bumblebee health, enabling protection against gut parasites and supporting essential pollinator populations. 🌿🐝 Link: https://tinyurl.com/29cysubc #PollinatorHealth #Biodiversity #SustainableAgriculture

Indiscriminate pesticide use in Bangladesh is threatening honey bee populations, critical for pollination and biodiversity. 🐝🌱Experts urge sustainable practices to protect these vital pollinators. Link: https://tinyurl.com/yp3vjexc #PollinatorHealth #Biodiversity #SustainableFarming

Preserving native vegetation near avocado orchards enhances pollinator resilience by offering diverse pollen sources, vital to 75% of crops and essential for food security. 🌿🔬 Link: https://tinyurl.com/yrpwdjsx #PollinatorHealth #FoodSecurity #BiodiversityConservation

#EcoHero of the Week Kaitlyn Culbert is pioneering #HoneyBees & #PollinatorHealth research, as published in @harvard.edu's Journal of Emerging Investigators. Her dedication inspires us to support #Pollinators this #PollinatorWeek!

#Science #Conservation #Nature #ThursdayThoughts #InspirationalQuote

🐝 Can #ElectricFields from #powerlines disrupt #honeybee foraging? A new #iScience study says yes — AC & +DC fields cut landings by 71% 🌸⚡

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#ElectricPollution #PollinatorHealth #Entomology #Agroecology #EcoResearch #InsectScience #SaveTheBees #FieldEcology

U.S. butterfly populations have dropped by 22% in just two decades. However, MSU research shows that reducing unnecessary pesticide use could help them recover. To read more, click here: buff.ly/cMnosMX

#ButterflyConservation #InsectDecline #Biodiversity #Ecology #PollinatorHealth #ClimateAction

Pflugerville subcommittees plan daytime meetings to enhance community engagement Pflugerville's subcommittees aim to schedule daytime meetings for better participation and efficiency.

Pflugerville is gearing up for an exciting future with new subcommittees focused on enhancing local parks and community engagement!

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#PflugervilleCityTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #DarkSkyInitiatives #PollinatorHealth #CommunityEngagement #PflugervilleParks

CDA focuses on crop rotation and biodiversity in latest regional meeting CDA officials emphasize pollinator health and community engagement in upcoming initiatives.

The Colorado Agricultural Commission is prioritizing sustainable practices like crop rotation and pollinator health to transform the state's agricultural landscape.

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#CO #SustainablePractices #CitizenPortal #PollinatorHealth

Pesticides affect bumble bee health in complex ways A new study has revealed a surprising wrinkle in our understanding of how pesticides affect bumble bees across the seasons.

Pesticides affect bumble bee health in complex ways: A new study has revealed a surprising wrinkle in our understanding of how pesticides affect bumble bees across the seasons.

#BumbleBees #PesticideImpact #PollinatorHealth #EnvironmentalScience #Conservation #EarthDotCom #EarthSnap #Earth

Steve McDaniel urges action against pesticide threats to bee populations and food supply Steve McDaniel highlights severe bee losses attributed to pesticides impacting agriculture in the US

Steve McDaniel's alarming testimony reveals a staggering 95% loss in his bee colonies, raising urgent questions about the future of our food supply and the pesticides threatening it.

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#MD #EnvironmentalAction #FoodSecurity #MarylandAgriculture #PollinatorHealth #CitizenPortal

Bee Inspector Blaine Nay urges local beekeepers to improve hive health management Blaine Nay reports on inspections and urges beekeepers to combat hive diseases effectively.

Washington County's bee inspector reveals alarming insights about honey bee health and the fight against devastating diseases threatening local agriculture.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #DiseasePrevention #SustainableAgriculture #PollinatorHealth

A review from @UTAustin finds #pesticides can disrupt #honeybee microbiota in their gut, altering the immune system, metabolism, behavior, and development. #pollinators #pollinatorhealth #insectapocalypse 🐝 🐝 🐝 Blog:

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Health Canada Proposing to Phase Out Certain Uses of #Neonicotinoids#savebees #savepollinators #pollinatorhealth

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Home Depot Announces Phase Out of #Bee-Toxic #Pesticides#saveourbees #neonics #pollinatorhealth

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