Neonicotinoids

Neonicotinoids

Neonicotinoids cause honeybee infertility, finds report

Two widely used neonicotinoid pesticides have been found to significantly reduce the fertility of male honeybees - and could provide vital evidence for the species population decline.
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Pesticides harmful to butterflies, finds research

British butterfly populations could be declining as a result of neonicotinoid pesticides used on some arable crops, according to research.  
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OPINION: The secret poisoning of Britain's hedgerows

Peter Melchett of the Soil Association argues that regulation of pesticides, especially neonicotinoids, needs to be more stringent in light of new research that suggests the chemicals are contaminating hedgerows

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Behind the headlines: Banning pesticides

In December 2013, a two-year ban on pesticides – linked to a decline in honeybees and other pollinating insects – was introduced across Europe. The ban applies to a group of pesticides known as neonicotinoids and has been criticised by farmers and some environmentalists. A year into the ban, BBC Countryfile Magazine looked at the latest research and opinions…

 
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