More to the story than just climate change

I was surprised to see that the July 11 article “Sound of silence” [Page A1] failed to disclose two major environmental factors caused by humans that are contributing to insect population decline.

The article decided to only focus on “climate change.”

Why not mention effects from the gallons of neonicotinoids and other broad-spectrum insecticides getting dumped into our environment daily?

Although they may target pest species, the repercussions on beneficial insect populations need to be addressed.

Why not also bring into discussion the dramatic increase in wireless microwave exposure from the proliferation of cell towers and other infrastructure over the past 25 years? Many peer-reviewed studies clearly demonstrate that microwave radiation adversely affects all living organisms including bees and other insects.

The excessive and cumulative microwave pollution from cell tower antennas, Wifi routers, smart meters, and other wireless devices in our ecosystems harm insects, especially pollinators.

Scientific studies report decreased cognitive function in exposed worker bees, which reduces foraging.

Exposed colonies also have shown poor queen cell production, reduced successful emergence of queens, reduced weight gain, reduced egg laying, decreased winter survival and increases in queen failure/queen loss.

Although climate alarmism is the hot topic, there is way more to the story that needs to be mentioned on insect population decline.

Turning down the toxic microwave radiation and lessening the poisonous sprays will have an immediate and positive impact on helping Mother Nature.

Margaret Lynch, Canton