California bees and birds to receive increased protections from toxic insecticide

California bees and birds to receive increased protections from toxic insecticide

The California Fish and Game Commission has finalized a regulation prohibiting the larger Department of Fish and Wildlife from using certain toxic insecticides on lands under its jurisdiction. Specifically, the action will forbid the application of neonicotinoid pesticides — often called “neonics” — which pose a threat to birds, bees and other critical pollinators. The…