--neo nick a titillates make all pollen toxic to insects. >> they are transferred to all portions of the plant, so any insect that shoes on that plant is affected by the insecticide. >> it is a chemical that causes exposure constantly. >> they are related to nicotine and are neurotoxins, or nerve poisons, that attack insect nervous systems, causing paralysis and eventually death. >> charles annenberg weingarten -- clothianidin is very toxic to bees. trillion is very toxic. in some cases it can kill them outright. in some cases, it can compromise their immune system, the navigation abilities, their memories. >> it is linked to disorientation, the inability of bees to communicate, the inability of queen bees to reproduce. >> it disrupts the delicate balance between the honey bee and its environment. they may fly out and die. they may fly out and not be able to find their way home again. >> this is colony class disorder at its core. neonicotinoids manufactured by the german chemical giants bayer are widely used in agriculture as well as home gardens. they are engineered to be easier to