Pollinators’ threat of chemical over-use

Pollinators’ threat of chemical over-use

By Stacy GittlemanWith the heralding of summer comes the pressure to have the greenest, most weed and pest-free lawn in the neighborhood. As early as March, our suburban subdivisions are abuzz with lawn and garden contractors. They blow away the remnants of fall leaves and twigs and apply herbicide and pesticide chemical treatments to lawns. Though it has become highly coveted to have a lush green lawn that is free from pests like mosquitos and …