Insect-minded bills draw research, farmer expertise to Senate hearings

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 985

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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The New Hampshire Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources heard two ideas to address shrinking insect populations in New Hampshire during a Tuesday hearing.

One measure, House Bill 1431, would direct the state Pesticide Control Board to reclassify a group of pesticides that is particularly harmful to pollinators and wildlife as restricted use, meaning their use would be limited to professional pesticide applicators. The group of pesticides, called neonicotinoids, has been linked to …

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