Pollinators

Bearfootfarm · #21 05/09/15, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by light rain

BearFootFarm, I didn't ask for links about the decline, I asked what YOU think is behind the dwindling numbers. As for the semantics of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides and classifications I'll have to look into that. If I find I'm wrong I have no problem admitting it. To do otherwise would be telltale sign of weakness...

I think the scientists are correct when they say there is no one specific cause.

I also think it has little to do with most of the chemicals you see being sprayed on farmer's fields

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Pesticides
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topi...nts/pesticides
Mar 24, 2015 · Description. A pesticide is any substance used to kill, repel, or control certain forms of plant or animal life that are considered to be pests.

light rain · #22 05/09/15, 07:03 PM

The definition of pesticide agrees with your definition. So you are correct on this.

I guess time will tell us more about the effects they have on the bees and other life forms on this earth.