Posted by: Sandy Steinman | March 4, 2023

Will California be the First State to Ensure Oversight of Pesticide-Coated Seed?

from the Xerces Society

Organizations recently challenged the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CA DPR) through a lawsuit to close the loophole allowing for the unregulated sale and use of seeds pretreated with pesticides. This is an important step because a single pesticide-coated seed can be toxic enough to kill tens of thousands of bees. Learn more


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