Pennsylvania lawmaker seeks restrictions on insecticide threatening bees

(WHTM) -- Neonic insecticides -- a synthetic derived from nicotine -- has been used in agriculture for years. “As a seed treatment, particularly on agronomic crops like soybeans or corn,” explained Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks). “It's a coating that's put on the seed to help prevent insects from eating the seed before it can even [...]