96% of our native birds feed their babies insects. Have you heard of the windshield phenomenon? Excellent illustration of the problem with overuse of pesticides. Good opportunity to start conversations with skeptics…

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Oh, today I learned that a number of northeastern states are considering bans on neonictinoids, a specific family of pesticides. They are already banned in Europe.

Would you believe me if I told you that the farm bill currently working its way through congress would prevent state bans? What’s that about state’s rights, again?

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