John,

Over the past 20 years, native bee sightings in the U.S. have decreased by as much as 56% in areas of high pesticide use.1

It's absurd that most Americans can still go online and order bee-killing neonic pesticides directly to their door.

We refuse to imagine a future without wild bees. We're urging Amazon to stop selling neonicotinoid pesticides. Add your name today.

Thank you,

Ellen Montgomery

1. Darrin S. Joy, "Keeping native bees buzzing requires rethinking pest control," USC Dornsife, August 27, 2024.

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From: Environment Colorado <[email protected]>
Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Subject: Take action: Amazon is selling bee-killing pesticides
To: John xxxxxx <[email protected]>

John,

Imagine ordering deadly chemicals on the internet and getting them shipped to your door within hours, no questions asked.

In the majority of U.S. states, you can. The chemicals in question: neonicotinoids.

Neonicotinoid pesticides, often called neonics, are the most commonly used class of pesticides in America -- they're also lethal to bees.1

Once bees are gone, they're gone for good. You can't same-day ship a new species. Tell Amazon to stop selling bee-killing pesticides today.

Our wild bees are in trouble -- the American bumblebee's population fell by 90% in the past two decades and the rusty patched bumblebee has been added to the endangered species list.2

One of the primary factors behind these staggering statistics is the increased use of neonics. These chemicals attack the nervous system of exposed insects, causing uncontrolled shaking, paralysis and death.3

Bees are severely affected by neonics. Even slight exposure has been revealed to negatively impact bee health for generations.4

And with a click of the mouse, these devastating chemicals can be en-route to your door thanks to Amazon.

Amazon should not carry chemicals that have the potential to devastate bee health for generations. Add your name.

Bees play a critical role in our ecosystem -- we shouldn't have to consider a world without them.

We aim to eliminate the worst uses of neonics. We've already restricted the purchase of neonics in Colorado, and convinced home improvement retailer Lowe's to commit to phasing out the sale of neonics for consumer use.5

As the world's largest online retailer, Amazon has the power to transform the market, advocating for a shift in how we take care of both our gardens and our pollinators.6

Urge Amazon to be an ally in our effort to save the bees.

Thank you,

Ellen Montgomery

1. Tom Perkins, "Most common US pesticide may affect brain development similar to nicotine," The Guardian, October 19, 2024.
2. Elizabeth Gamillo, "The American Bumblebee Has Nearly Vanished From Eight States," Smithsonian Magazine, October 6, 2021.
3. Tom Perkins, "Most common US pesticide may affect brain development similar to nicotine," The Guardian, October 19, 2024.
4. Douglas Main, "Insecticides can reduce bee fertility, causing lasting harm across generations," National Geographic, November 22, 2021.
5. Wendy Wendlandt and Steve Blackledge, "What's being done to save the bees?," Environment America, October 10, 2023.
6. "Top online stores worldwide in 2023, by e-commerce net sales," Statista, last accessed November 18, 2024.