Widespread annual occurrence of pesticides within designated critical habitats for endangered prairie butterflies
Erik Runquist,
Cale Nordmeyer,
Seth Stapleton
Abstract:Insect declines have become pronounced in prairie ecosystems, particularly in areas of agricultural intensification. Non-target pesticide exposure has been raised as a key concern for prairie remnant health. Over seven years, we screened grass and soil samples for the presence and quantities of hundreds of pesticides from five prairies in Minnesota and South Dakota that are designated as Critical Habitat for two globally endangered butterflies: Poweshiek skipperling and Dakota skipper. We documented dozens of … Show more
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