While the problem is global, it's also one that individual home gardeners can help resolve by being careful about the plants they buy.
and working with suppliers, according to an e-mailed statement from the retailer.
Lowe's continues to cut products"containing neonics, but there are numerous reasons why elimination is not a viable short-term goal; for example, some states require the use of neonicotinoids," the retailer said in an email to CBS MoneyWatch. Lowe's, whicha phase-out in 2015, said it's expanding neonicotinoid-free products and offers"educational information about neonicotinoids in-store and online.
Ace Hardware told CBS MoneyWatch more than 95 percent of insecticide products sold among its independently owned and operated retail stores are neonicotinoid-free as are all of its private-label lawn and garden products. The company has added more than 90 new"natural and organic" products from brands including Scotts, Dr. Earth, Espoma, Safer/Woodstream and Monterey.
And True Value stores"successfully phased out" products with neonicotinoid pesticides since announcing it would do so in 2015, the company said in an email to CBS Moneywatch. And Walmart said in an e-mailed statement that it abides by all state laws when it comes to the class of pesticides. Hall recommends that consumers ask their garden centers how products are labeled and what their policy is before buying."First, talk to the garden center employees and managers, and get on the phone with them before you go in there," he said."Are they as a staff thinking about these issues? Are they aware? And if not, then there's no reason to shop there. There are other places that are very conscious and very aware.
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