Neonicotinoids, Bees and Urban Trees: The Controversy Defined
Widespread media coverage of high profile bee poisonings related to the application of neonicotinoids on urban trees has caused intense scrutiny of the use of these insecticides. Join Dr. Richard Cowles, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, as he discusses the health of bee populations (including the phenomena known as "Colony Collapse Disorder”) and outlines strategies related to protecting bee health when treating urban plants with systemic insecticides.
Date/Time: Thursday March 03, 2016, 12:00 PM (Eastern)
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Code: 124-740-683
For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.
