To: Werner Baumann, Bayer CEO
Pledge to boycott Bayer Products
Dear Mr. Baumann [email protected]:
Numerous studies have found that the Bayer Pharmaceuticals pesticides commonly called “neonics” are highly toxic to bees. Although Bayer disputes these studies, both the European Union and the government of Canada have found these results sufficiently persuasive to ban virtually all outdoor use of neonics.
Given these developments, I call on Bayer to withdraw your neonicotinoid pesticides from the market or, at the least, to work with independent experts to find methods of use that are safe for bees and other wildlife. Until one of these occurs, I pledge to boycott ALL Bayer products and to urge everyone I know to do the same.
Numerous studies have found that the Bayer Pharmaceuticals pesticides commonly called “neonics” are highly toxic to bees. Although Bayer disputes these studies, both the European Union and the government of Canada have found these results sufficiently persuasive to ban virtually all outdoor use of neonics.
Given these developments, I call on Bayer to withdraw your neonicotinoid pesticides from the market or, at the least, to work with independent experts to find methods of use that are safe for bees and other wildlife. Until one of these occurs, I pledge to boycott ALL Bayer products and to urge everyone I know to do the same.
Why is this important?
Numerous studies have found that Bayer's neonicotinoid pesticides are decimating bee populations, yet Bayer continues to ignore these findings in the interest of its profits. We need to make them feel the impact of this position where it hurts them most - on the bottom line.