Neonics are the most widely used insecticides in Wisconsin, applied to millions of acres of agricultural and urban land each year. But research is beginning to reveal unintended harms.
Video Chapters
- 00:00:00 Opening and Forum Overview: Andy Morton / Michael Williamson, Trout Unlimited
- 00:05:37 An overview of neonicotinoids and the risks they pose to the environment: Mike Miller, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- 00:33:14 Uses of neonicotinoids on the landscape: Dr. Russ Groves, Department of Entomology, UW-Madison
- 00:53:12 Efficacy of neonicotinoids in agricultural pest control: Dr. Shawn Conley, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UW-Madison
- 01:14:35 Where are neonicotinoids found in WI? Results of DATCP’s Surface Water and Groundwater monitoring: Dr. Carla Romano, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- 01:28:43 Ken Potrykus, Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
- 01:33:06 Questions for speakers — Moderated by Michael Williamson, Trout Unlimited
✅ RESOURCES FOR YOU ✅
- DATCP groundwater and surface water reports: https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/GroundwaterReports.aspx
- WI Dept of Health Services groundwater standards: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/water/gws.htm
- Groundwater Contamination Susceptibility in Wisconsin: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Nonpoint/GWSusceptibilityMap.pdf
