Bee-killing pesticides, also known as neonics, are making headlines again, friend.

Researchers in Japan found that neonics are responsible for wiping out local fish and plankton and may be harming aquatic ecosystems worldwide.

Neonics have long been linked to massive declines in bee populations. Earlier this year, U.S. researchers suggested these highly toxic pesticides may also harm migrating birds and cause serious birth defects in white-tailed deer, raising alarm over potential harm to human health.

The EU BANNED these pesticides last year because of their effect on key pollinators like bees, but the U.S. is still caving to the pesticide industry.

We urgently need 4,386 EWG supporters to take action on these pesticides to protect our environment and our health! Do you have a minute to help us make our plans?

Complete EWG’s quick survey on toxic pesticides before 11:59 p.m. tonight to help EWG set our priorities for our pesticide work in 2020!

Do you think the U.S. should ban neonic pesticides?

Thanks for your feedback, friend.

Helen Lucey
Senior Digital Strategist, EWG