Glad someone is on the ball Lyon. The way to stop this is through education. I guess Gardeners world can only say so much for fear of a law suit. That's why I admire these folks at Avaaz. It's solely a matter of what's right and fair.
You're right Lyon, but if it were clear that "in saving your precious viburnum you will be killing our endangered bees" I'm sure it would make a difference. Psychologically - people will know they are guilty and part of the problem rather than just blaming a faceless company.
I can see why it's easier to stop the supply rather than get people to act responsibly.
I went to our GC today and they seemed to have no insecticides at all except for one pyrethrin based flying insect killer. But no signs up saying they'd withdrawn anything
This petition is doing the rounds in France too. I signed it last year. Never heard of Provado, but then I don't use insect sprays except liquid soap for aphids.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
"Our voices were heard! After we delivered the petition, the European Commission recommended suspending 3 deadly poisons! But some countries and pesticide companies could try to block it before the final vote. Let's build the buzz to get a full ban on all bee killing pesticides!"
Almost 2,500,000 signed so far, which is great but as its an international petition, still needs a boost. Thanks again folks. I had contacted some bee societies when this first came out and asked if they as individuals could sign this. If anybody can think of any other bodies please pass on the link. Every little helps.
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Gary, that is really sad - all we can do is let people know. I had not heard of neo-nicotinoids before this thread was started last April
You're right Lyon, but if it were clear that "in saving your precious viburnum you will be killing our endangered bees" I'm sure it would make a difference. Psychologically - people will know they are guilty and part of the problem rather than just blaming a faceless company.
I can see why it's easier to stop the supply rather than get people to act responsibly.
Signed up.
great thread,....anything to help the bee's!!
I went to our GC today and they seemed to have no insecticides at all except for one pyrethrin based flying insect killer. But no signs up saying they'd withdrawn anything
In the sticks near Peterborough
hi all, thanks for this, i have just signed the petition.
This petition is doing the rounds in France too. I signed it last year. Never heard of Provado, but then I don't use insect sprays except liquid soap for aphids.
"Our voices were heard! After we delivered the petition, the European Commission recommended suspending 3 deadly poisons! But some countries and pesticide companies could try to block it before the final vote. Let's build the buzz to get a full ban on all bee killing pesticides!"
Almost 2,500,000 signed so far, which is great but as its an international petition, still needs a boost. Thanks again folks. I had contacted some bee societies when this first came out and asked if they as individuals could sign this. If anybody can think of any other bodies please pass on the link. Every little helps.