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Why it's time to curb widespread use of neonicotinoid pesticides

  • Written by John F. Tooker, Associate Professor of Entomology and Extension Specialist, Pennsylvania State University
Why it's time to curb widespread use of neonicotinoid pesticidesSoybean seeds treated with neonicotinoids (blue) and treated corn seeds (red) versus untreated seeds.Ian Grettenberger/PennState University, CC BY-ND

Planting season for corn and soybeans across the U.S. corn belt is drawing to a close. As they plant, farmers are participating in what is likely to be one of the largest deployments of insecticides...

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