There have been many recent news stories about a possible association between bee die off and certain pesticides, called “neonicotinoids”.  There are many competing views on this concern at this point.  [Photo: MN] Here are some pointers to recent articles, pro, con and undecided:   Xerces Society:     http://www.xerces.org/neonicotinoids-and-bees/   Bees killed in Wilsonville, OR:  http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2013/06/25000_bubblebees_killed_droppi.html … Continue reading →