Although unproven by many US researchers, the EU has found that a list of many new insecticides directly affect bee populations including clothianidin, neonicotinoids, and imidacloprid. Most of these have been banned directly for use on bee populations. Bees are beneficial insects and have no specific insecticide listed for them directly.

In the US, these insecticides are regulated heavily in the retail extermination industry and agricultural industries requiring licensing and permits. Unfortunately, others are still used and take their toll on local bee populations.

With all of these things working against the industry, some of us are charging on, ensuring the future health and happiness of bee populations, inventing new technologies, and pushing for legislation to help beekeepers.