Tag Archives: Neonicotinoid

Bees and neonicotinoids: moving towards a Europe-wide ban?

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Policy_Team

It’s been an exciting week for bee health both in the UK and Europe. Progress towards the removal of neonicotinoid pesticides from use is advancing rapidly, with several UK companies banning these products from sale, and the European Commission setting … Continue reading →

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Bees and neonicotinoid pesticides: acute risks identified by EU’s food safety authority

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Policy_Team

Bees are vital parts of our ecosystems in the UK, providing irreplaceable pollinator services for both crops and wildflowers. Worrying declines in the number of bee populations have been observed recently, and have been attributed to a number of causes … Continue reading →

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