We are glad Gary Feldman wrote the article “Saving The Bees-And Ourselves- Begins At Home” May 21-May 27, telling us how invaluable our bees are. But he didn’t go far enough. Yes, we can have bee attracting plants in organic, pesticide free backyards and “grow colonies.” However, without signing online petitions (NRDC and Credo, etc.) to the Environmental Protection Agency and to our representatives, the neonicotoids and other chemicals, will kill them off. Even now, Dow and Sygenta want to use more powerful pesticides which will put the nail in the coffin. A grassroots groundswell is needed to push laws like those in Europe. It is long past due.
— Elaine Peters
