On October 21st, Russell L. Groves, professor and department chair of the entomology department at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, presented to us about neonicotinoids. He has conducted research to determine their presence in relation to agricultural uses. Russell showed us maps of how the presence of neonics has expanded over the past 25 years. He also talked about detrimental effects on birds as well as insects, fish and humans. Russell mentioned that there are alternatives, and there are grower groups who are working on this issue. Thank you, Russell, for a very informative talk.
