Lawrence Keane

HB 1086 would restrict the use of neonicotinoid-treated seeds, a common agricultural pesticide application. Neonicotinoids can leach from treated seeds into soil, then move into groundwater and surface runoff water that flows into New Hampshire’s lakes and rivers. Once in the water, they can disrupt the aquatic food web, reducing insects and zooplankton that help control algae and creating conditions that favor harmful Cyanobacteria blooms. Limiting their use helps protect lake ecosystems, water quality, and recreation.