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That Washington Time editorial is just so wrong.

First of all, they disparage the EPA for trying to prohibit the use of neonicotinoids. Trouble is, the EPA actually allowed the use of that type of pesticide. The lawsuit just decided this past week found AGAINST the EPA for allowing the use of neonicotinoids because of insufficient studies.

Secondly, the Washington Times cherry picked the data from the Department of Agriculture’s report - http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2015/150513.htm. Yes, winter kill of honey bees is down. HOWEVER, summer kill is significantly up, and the yearly percentage of honey bees dying has been trending up. There is a problem with honey bees dying.