*Schra·der* \ˈshräd-ər\ , *Gerhard* *(1903–1990),* German chemist. Schrader
developed schradan in 1941 as part of the German research on poison gases
for use in World War II.

I have no idea why we are using a poison gas developed in 1941 as a poster
child for neonicotinoids. Plus, systemics have been used both commercially
and as home pesticides since then. Ortho sold plenty back in the 1970s, so
nothing is new.

Plus, I really do not know anyone who says they are harmless to bees or
people. Their warning labels refute that.

In essence, what we do see is a steady progression not from bad to worse,
but from really bad to much better. Pesticides kill bugs. A bee is a bug.
Pesticides kill bees. Question is, how do you limit it so both sides
benefit? It seems that is just what Bayer is trying to do.

Or do we drop back to organophosphates?

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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