New regulations to protect pollinators take effect July 1, 2015

June 17, 2015 by Deanna Rosolen

After hearing from stakeholders, Ontario’s proposed regulations to protect pollinators will come into effect July 1. The new regs call for a reduction in the number of acres with neonicotinoid-treated corn and soybean seed by 80% by 2017.

Ontario setting new rules to protect pollinators

March 24, 2015 by Deanna Rosolen

The province has set out proposed regulations on reducing neonicotinoid pesticide use, which affect pollinator health, by 80 per cent by 2017. The public can comment on the draft until May 7