| Pesticides and human-caused climate change are major drivers of insect decline. That’s why pesticide prevention is a core tenet of our work at Xerces. We advocate for better policies, work with farmers to reduce the amount of pesticides they use, encourage cities and towns to stop cosmetic pesticide use, and teach home gardeners to find alternatives for their yards. If we work together, we can keep pesticides out of our environment, creating healthier wildlife and healthier people. |
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Xerces Director Scott Black was recently asked, “Why doesn’t the Xerces Society partner with or take money from pesticide or oil companies?”
The answer is simple: At Xerces, we feel that a conservation organization should not accept money from companies whose products are harming the very animals that we are charged with protecting. Conversely, we do want to work with companies that share our focus on solutions to the biodiversity and climate crises. Touching on issues from greenwashing to research integrity, Scott shares more about why this stance is integral to putting invertebrate conservation first at the Xerces Society. Learn more. |
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| Four Key Gaps in Pesticide Regulation for Pollinators
If you consider yourself a fan of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, then you’ve likely heard before that pesticides can be a problem. But how big of a problem are they, really? Doesn’t the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) screen pesticides for their toxicity to bees? Aren’t registered pesticides safe for pollinators, as long as the directions on the pesticide label are followed? In a word, no. Here are four key gaps in pesticide regulation that undermine the protection of pollinators. Learn more. |
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| Protect Pollinators at Home: Alternatives to Herbicides
If you’re concerned with pollinator conservation at home, you’ve likely taken steps to eliminate insecticide use in your yard. But many gardeners may be surprised to learn that herbicides (chemicals designed to kill plants) can also pose a risk to pollinators and other invertebrates. Luckily, there are a number of solutions that home gardeners can use to manage yards and gardens without herbicides. Learn more. |
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