fwiw, insect populations seem to be generally lower than ever using the "windshield census" method advocated by some. In 4 trips to Missouri, 2 to central Wisconsin, 1 to central Michigan, and 2 to Kansas, plus lots and lots of miles around Iowa, I've washed my windshield about 3 times. And most of the bugs that are spread-eagle on it, are gnat and mosquito sized critters - useless as bird food for developing pheasants.

My two new hives of honey bees seem to be doing poorly as well.

I don't think anything good is happening out there.

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