In recent years, nearly one-third of commercial bee colonies in the U.S. – the bees that pollinate our nation’s food supply -- have been dying over the winter. Scientists agree it’s directly linked to the use of certain pesticides called neonicotinoids, so we need to put a stop to the production of these pesticides immediately!

The German chemical giant Bayer (yes, the same company you get your aspirin from) is one of the largest producers neonicotinoids. The EPA has called Bayer’s neonicotinoids “highly toxic” to bees. And yet the company continues to manufacture its bee-killing chemicals. This is unacceptable. We need to demand that Bayer stop producing their neonicotinoids and develop a safer alternative, to save the honeybees and protect our national food security.

We have a very real shot at saving the bees, but only if Bayer stops producing dangerous pesticides and develops new, safer alternatives. Tell Bayer to stop producing its deadly insecticides and to save our honeybees!