http://thespudd.com/study-70-of-facebook-commenters-only-read-the-headline/

I READ the article you link to and there is NO BAN.

"Prohibited the use of certain neonicotinoid pesticides when bees are present." ... in other words, NOT BANNED!!!

"Temporarily halted the approval of new outdoor neonicotinoid pesticide
uses until new bee data is submitted and pollinator risk assessments are
complete. ... in other words, NOT BANNED!!!

New labels:

http://www2.epa.gov/pollinator-protection/new-labeling-neonicotinoid-pesticides

"steps we are taking to change pesticide labels so they better protect
bees by being clearer and more precise in their directions for pesticide
application. The revised labels include specific limits such as “Do not
apply this product while bees are foraging. Do not apply this product
until flowering is complete and all petals have fallen ….”" ... in other words, NOT BANNED!!!

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http://calgaryherald.com/business/local-business/alberta-beekeepers-oppose-pesticide-ban
http://www.geneticliteracyproject.org/2015/01/27/pests-invade-europe-after-neonicotinoids-ban-with-no-benefit-to-bee-health/

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One of these things is not like the other one ...

Europe banned neonics with no improvement in bee colony health. Australia uses neonics, never banned them, and has had no problem with bee colony health. So it is unlikely to be the neonics.