[American in Israel]

Bees have been on the decline since insecticide gene splicing was done to boost insect resistance of crops. The gene mod is spreading in the wild.

“thinking themselves to be wise, they become as fools when they worship creation and not the Creator”.

[TArcher]

"Bees have been on the decline since insecticide gene splicing was done to boost insect resistance of crops. The gene mod is spreading in the wild."

I think it's synergy among a number of factors. My grandad used Nicotene to control pests in his commercial greenhouses - but that was not persistent.

The Chlorinated Nitocene under discussion is not what grandad used. This "new" stuff is persistent and does not break down nearly as fast.

There's a wide variety wild bees in my garden.



And also my domesticated hobby pets... (say hi ladies):



If I need to control pests, I sparingly apply neem-oil directly to the affected plant. It's pretty effective at controlling aphids, leaf-rollers and the like on my fruit trees, roses, and vegies; so Neem oil and a fly swatter are about the extent of my insectaciding.