Kirk Schnitker: Is the Minnesota DNR breaking rules by using neonics?

Neonicotinoids, often called neonics, are a type of pesticide known for their negative effects on non-target insects. They’re used to kill farm crop pests such as aphids, but they also kill bees, butterflies, and many other desirable, non-target insects.
Neonics are bad for the environment, but they’re used extensively in Minnesota where they’re largely unregulated. The Minnesota Legislature in 2023 did take some steps in regulating their use. It passed a law that legislated that, among other things, the DNR cannot use or permit neonics use on any DNR-managed public lands.

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