A discussion with Carol Lukens and Jean Abreu of Wausau’s Sustainability, Energy and the Environment Committee on “Mornings”.

Pollinators and insects are on the decline, threatening our food supply and ecosystems. Jean Abreu and Carol Lukens from the Wausau Sustainability Energy and Environment Committee dive into why these critters matter and how to protect them. They stress ditching harmful pesticides in favor of natural solutions, like mosquito dunks and fostering natural predators such as dragonflies and bats. They highlight the power of individual action, encouraging people to plant native species and utilize eco-friendly alternatives. The duo emphasizes a shift in mindset, moving from eradication to coexistence, and the importance of education in this green movement.

Hear the unedited discussion at

Plus learn more by going to the City of Wausau Sustainability Committee website: 

https://www.wausauwi.gov/for-residents/sustainability.

Also learn more at the following sites:

Doug Tallamy and Homegrown National Park is: homegrownnationalpark.org.

• Effective Mosquito Management
• Top 7 Reasons to Avoid Pesticide Use at Home
• Protecting Pollinators from Pesticides: Fungicide Impacts on Pollinators
• https://blog.nwf.org/2020/09/what-you-need-to-know-before-spraying-for-mosquitoes/
• https://xerces.org/pesticides/understanding-pesticides
• https://xerces.org/blog/how-urban-pesticides-can-harm-monarch-butterflies-cautionary-tale-from-california