Ontario is one of the hotbeds for restriction of the application of neonics. It is also a good example of how legislators and regulators can be misinformed and pressured by media activism--something that should be of concern to us all. A recent critique of interest was written by scientist/farmer Dr. Terry Daynard: Critique of Proposal for Enhancing Pollinator Health <http://tdaynard.com/2014/12/14/critique-of-a-proposal-for-enhancing-pollinator-health-and-reducing-a-proposal-for-enhancing-pollinator-health-and-reducing-the-use-of-neonicotinoid-pesticides-in-ontario-discussion-paper-by-the-2/> -- Randy Oliver Grass Valley, CA www.ScientificBeekeeping.com *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html