For those pondering in advance their spring planting, we may be wondering how important it is to inquire about the presence of neonicotinoids in potential purchases, Here's a link to an article regarding the usefulness of these compounds for increasing crop production, vs their negative effect on helpful insects. http://m.startribune.com/?id=252104351 The birds we love are ultimately as affected by the fate of their insect food as we are by the success of agricultural production. If the compounds are present in our garden plantings, it could lessen the positive impact of attempts to "garden for wildlife."
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