Neonicotinoid insecticides sprayed on seeds expose bees and insects when 80-90% enters the soil and the remainder is absorbed by the plant.

“What happens when that seed goes in the ground? 90% of it, 80 to 90% of it goes into the soil. Same effect. The rest of it goes right up into the tree or plant and the bees are still getting it and the insects are still getting it and it's still in our system.”