Per this article, Monrovia still uses neonicotinoids, although it appears this is from 2015 and they may have changed their policy since then. I just don't buy plants from big box stores, period. I don't trust that they use good practices, and their employees are generally clueless when asked. I stick with local nurseries and ask about their buying/maintenance policies beforehand.
http://northcoastgardening.com...
