With the increase in use of neonicotinoid pesticides in "routine" propagation of garden perennials, there's definitely been a recognition that it CAN be an issue in some plants producing nectar, pollen, and/or leaf tissue harmful to pollinators.
The Xerces Society has brought this forward -- how comprehensive a problem it might be remains to be seen.
The bottom line is that neonicotinoids have been banned in Europe and really DON'T need to be used routinely in production of garden perennials.
Thanks, Gail, for pointing me on your facebook feed to this nice piece from Prairie Moon Nursery.
The Xerces Society has brought this forward -- how comprehensive a problem it might be remains to be seen.
The bottom line is that neonicotinoids have been banned in Europe and really DON'T need to be used routinely in production of garden perennials.
Thanks, Gail, for pointing me on your facebook feed to this nice piece from Prairie Moon Nursery.