Damage to Beneficial Insects and Soil Fertility

August 2009
During the early part of 2000, Cornell University researchers made a startling discovery. They found that pollen from genetically engineered Bt corn was poisonous to Monarch butterflies. The study adds to a growing body of evidence that GE crops are adversely affecting a number of beneficial insects, including ladybugs and lacewings, as well as beneficial soil microorganisms, bees, and possibly birds.

Information provided with the help of Ronnie Cummins Organic Consumers Association