Bold, apocalyptic headlines make for great front page news stories, there’s no question. Unfortunately, when it comes to highly complex and scientific issues, these kinds of headlines usually do a disservice to the topic at hand.
Farmers can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and livestock medications on select dates in October.
What products will be accepted?
posted Jul 9, 2014 at 7:00 AM
reprinted with permission from the Goldstream Gazette
In a rather wild area a mere duck-hooked drive away from the 17th tee at Royal Colwood Golf Club, Barry Denluck pulls a bee-filled panel out of one of five hives he recently set up there.
Before pointing out the queen for the visitors, the beekeeper and breeder mutters, “I shouldn’t really be doing this.”
by Mario Lanthier, CropHealth Advising & Research. Kelowna, British Columbia www.crophealth.com
Bees are dying. It has been all over the news this year. We are told there is a connection to pesticides. Is there a connection to golf courses? Let’s review the most recent information and discuss possible implications for the industry. Expect to be surprised!
Read more: Bees and Pesticides - The Connection to Golf Courses
The Allied Golf Association of BC Environmental Advocacy Committee met with BC Ministry of Environment staff May 7, 2014. In attendance were:
Keith Lyall, Chair
Dean Piller, BCGSA President
Jerry Rousseau, WCTA Executive Director
Daphne Dolhaine, Manager, Integrated Pest Management Section
Gwen Lohbrunner, Provincial Pesticide Licence Officer