posted Jul 10, 2009, 8:51 PM by CVB Admin
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updated Jul 10, 2009, 8:58 PM
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The Federal
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formed a pollinator protection team to expand the agency's inquiry into the possible
causes of declines in pollinators, especially honey bee populations in the U.S.
The new multidisciplinary team will address the potential risks that pesticides
may contribute to what is known as colony
collapse disorder. Although the role that pesticides play in
the phenomenon has not been scientifically established, the team will explore
possible approaches, tools, and resources for reducing the potential risks of
pesticides to pollinators. EPA has been working on multiple fronts
to protect honey bees through regulatory, voluntary, and research programs.
However, since colony collapse disorder first focused attention on honey bee
declines beginning in 2006, the agency has been reassessing its approach to
pollinator protection. More information: Pollinator
Protection | Pesticides | US EPA
Credit: The “On The Horizon”
newsletter from the Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer’s office.
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