Governor Hochul Signs Birds And Bees Protection Act
New York Governor Kathy Hochul takes action to protect pollinators, birds, and wildlife with the signing of the Birds and Bees Protection Act.
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EPA says pesticide harms bees in some cases
A major pesticide harms honeybees when used on cotton and citrus but not on other big crops like corn, berries and tobacco, the Environmental Protection Agency found.
Pesticide-makers point to other culprits in bee die-offs
In a Nordic-inspired building tucked in a corner of the Bayer CropScience North American headquarters, high school students wander through 6,000 square feet dedicated entirely to the specialness of bees. Children taste different types of honey and examine the differences between honeybee and carpenter bee specimens.
Pesticides Warning
If you're planning to apply pesticides or fertilizer around your home this spring, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection urges you to use caution.