6/27/2013 In the wake of large bee kills, ODA takes steps in an
abundance of caution
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is restricting the use of 18
pesticide products containing the active ingredient dinotefuran while it
continues the investigation of a large kill of bumblebees in Wilsonville
and Hillsboro this month. By adopting a temporary rule, ODA is taking
action, in an abundance of caution, to avoid the potential of similar
large bee kills this summer due to specific pesticide applications.
“I have directed the agency to take this step in an effort to minimize
any potential for additional incidents involving bee deaths ...
http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/Pages/news/130627dinotefuran.aspx
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