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John,

One in four bee species is at risk of extinction, and if the planet loses bees, it could have widespread damage on the rest of the ecosystem.[1]

Walmart says it knows how important bees are, and that they need our help -- but Walmart still has bee-killing pesticides on its shelves.

Tell Walmart: Stop selling toxic bee-killing pesticides.
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Walmart has already said that it cares about protecting our pollinators. The superstore is encouraging its fresh produce suppliers to phase out the use of pesticides known to harm bees and is labeling pollinator-friendly plants in its stores.[2] That's a positive step.

Which is why it doesn't make sense that in those same stores, Walmart continues to sell the very pesticides that kill bees.

Walmart can and should do more. These pesticides are incredibly harmful to bees and their hives, causing uncontrollable shaking and paralysis in bees before they die. And bees can unknowingly carry pesticide residues back to the hive, threatening the entire colony.[3]

With more than 4,600 stores throughout the U.S., Walmart could make a big difference for bees and other pollinators by removing toxic pesticides from its shelves.4] [Add your name today.
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Bees are essential to keeping the planet's ecosystems healthy and thriving. Gallons of toxic pesticides that kill bees are not.

Thirty-seven percent of native bee species are at risk of extinction, and pesticides are a major reason why.[5]

When these little bees visit their native habitats, we want them to find colorful flowers full of nectar, not a deadly toxic chemical cocktail.

Walmart needs to pull bee-killing pesticides from its shelves.

Send a message to Walmart CEO Doug McMillon today.
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Thank you,

Ellen Montgomery

1. TJ Stallbaumer, "At Walmart, a Brighter Future In Store for Pollinators," Walmart, April 22, 2022.
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2. TJ Stallbaumer, "At Walmart, a Brighter Future In Store for Pollinators," Walmart, April 22, 2022.
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3. Oliver Milman, "Fears for bees as US set to extend use of toxic pesticides that paralyse insects," The Guardian, March 8, 2022.
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4. "Location Facts," Walmart, last accessed May 15, 2024.
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5. Zack Budrick, "More than one-third of animals, plants at risk of extinction in US: report," The Hill, February 6, 2023.
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