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(Beyond Pesticides<\/em>, February 13, 2017)\u00a0 A study by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and others \u00a0attributes the reduced number of overwintering monarch butterflies \u2013a reduction of 27% from last year\u2014to herbicide use and other factors. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), in conjunction with U.S. and Mexican environmental groups, has been leading the effort in tracking monarch butterflies.\u00a0 Their recently released 2016-2017 study<\/a> concluded that the population of monarch butterflies decreased 27 percent from last year\u2019s population, which had marked an increase from dangerously low levels over the previous three years.\u00a0 Overall, this marks an 80 percent decline in monarch population from the 1990\u2019s.\u00a0 Researchers have estimated that within 20 years the monarch butterfly migration could collapse altogether.<\/p>\n

The study was conducted in December of 2016 when the colonies of monarchs are expected to be at their peak population in Mexico.\u00a0 Monarch populations are gauged by the area of land they inhabit, rather than counts of butterflies. \u00a0\u00a0Thirteen butterfly colonies were observed, recorded and tracked using geographic information systems software.\u00a0 The researchers found that the butterflies occupied 2.91 hectares of forest, which re<\/p>\n

\"\"presents a 27.43 percent decrease in population compared to the 4.01 hectares of forest they inhabited during the 2015-2016 migration season.<\/p>\n

A combination of factors have led to the declining populations of monarch butterflies.\u00a0 A series of extreme weather<\/a> events in Mexico last fall are partly to blame for this seasons decline.\u00a0 Unusually cold and wet weather last March of 2016 limited the success of the butterflies return migration back to the United States and Canada.\u00a0 Habitat loss and illegal logging operations in Mexico\u2019s Oyamel forest are also being looked at as a possible driver for monarch population decline.<\/p>\n

Monarch butterflies lay their eggs on milkweed that grows wild, and reduced sources of milkweed pose a threat to monarch populations.\u00a0 The use of genetically engineered crops allows the use of glyphosate in cropland, which<\/a> is an important factor<\/a> in the decline of the monarch.<\/p>\n

In a press release<\/a> from the Mexico\u2019s WWF branch, Omar Vidal stated, “The monarch migration is a phenomenon like no other. But now, it\u2019s imperiled by forces the monarchs themselves cannot control. The reduction in the area of forest they occupied this year \u2013most probably due to the high mortality caused by storms and cold weather last year\u2014 is a clear reminder for the three countries that they must step up actions to protect breeding, feeding and migratory habitat.” Mr. Vidal continued, “We\u00a0cannot control the climate, but we can do much better in eradicating illegal logging in the reserve and tackling habitat loss in the U.S. and Canada. But, even if Mexico’s overwintering sites never lose another tree, without food and habitat along the migration routes the forests will soon bid farewell to their final orange and black-winged tenant.”<\/p>\n

Monarch butterflies are one of many important pollinator species that have experienced drastic declines in recent years. Along with threats from glyphosate use and habitat loss, the use of neonoicotinoid pesticides<\/a> has also been linked to monarch declines. In addition to monarch butterflies, honey bees and wild bees have also been experiencing a drastic decline in numbers<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0that has been linked to the prevalent use of neonicotinoids. A recent report<\/a> issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) states that certain neonicotinoid insecticides pose an unacceptable hazard to honey bees. The EFSA report concludes that systemic contamination of neonicotinoid-treated crops, neonicotinoid dust exposure, and contaminated nectar and pollen contributes to declines in honey bees and weakens their hives. With one in three bites of food reliant on bees and other insects for pollination, the decline of honey bees and other pollinators due to pesticides and other man-made causes demands immediate action. Beyond Pesticides has petitioned<\/a> the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to suspend the use of bee toxic chemicals pending a full review of their effects on pollinators.<\/p>\n

Critical to the survival of monarchs, other pollinators, and organisms essential to ecological balance is the large-scale\u00a0adoption of organic farming practices. Beyond Pesticides supports\u00a0organic agriculture<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0as effecting good land stewardship and a reduction in hazardous chemical exposures for workers on the farm. The pesticide reform movement, citing pesticide problems associated with chemical agriculture, from groundwater contamination and runoff to drift, views organic as the solution to a serious public health and environmental threat.<\/p>\n

On a personal level, several steps<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0may be taken to attract beneficial insects like monarchs and protect backyard habitats. Like any other living organisms, pollinators need food, water, and shelter in order to thrive. For more information, see\u00a0Managing Landscapes with Pollinators in Mind<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0and Hedgerows for Biodiversity: Habitat is needed to protect pollinators, other beneficial organisms, and healthy ecosystems<\/strong><\/a>. \u00a0More information is available in the BEE Protective Habitat Guide<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Do-It-Yourself Biodiversity<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Source: Center for Biological Diversity<\/a>, World Wildlife Fund<\/a><\/p>\n

All unattributed positions and opinions in this piece are those of Beyond Pesticides<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

(Beyond Pesticides, February 13, 2017)\u00a0 A study by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and others \u00a0attributes the reduced number of overwintering monarch butterflies \u2013a reduction of 27% from last year\u2014to herbicide use and other factors. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), in conjunction with U.S. and Mexican environmental groups, has been leading the effort in tracking monarch butterflies.\u00a0 Their recently released 2016-2017 study concluded that the population of monarch butterflies decreased 27 percent from last year\u2019s population, which had marked an increase from dangerously low levels over the previous three years.\u00a0 Overall, this marks an 80 percent decline in monarch population from the 1990\u2019s.\u00a0 Researchers have estimated that within 20 years the monarch butterfly migration could collapse altogether. 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