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Pesticides could lead to shortage of crop pollinators – EU report
* EU restriction on neonicotinoids to be reviewed this year * Value of pollination in Europe seen at 14.6 bln euros BRUSSELS, April 8 (Reuters) – Evidence is mounting that widely-used pesticides harm moths, butterflies and birds as well as … Continue reading
British Beekeepers’ Association to stop endorsing bee-killing pesticides
Beekepers’ group ends commercial relationship with pesticide manufacturer whose product killed bees. The British Beekeepers’ Association hastoday announced plans to end its controversial practice of endorsing pesticides in return for cash from leading chemical manufacturers. The endorsement of four products … Continue reading
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Bees share false memories muddle
Bumblebees can be muddled by false memories in the same way as humans, a study has found. It is the first time the phenomenon has been demonstrated in a non-human species. The fact that it can affect an insect … Continue reading
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Bee pesticides may ‘harm developing brains of unborn babies’
Experts find chemicals that may adversely affect neurons and brain structures associated with learning and memory. Controversial pesticides linked to declines in bee populations may harm the developing brains of unborn babies, experts at the European Food Safety Authority ruled on Tuesday. They … Continue reading
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Two insecticides a risk for human nervous system: EU
Brussels — The EU warned Tuesday that two widely used insecticides, one of which has already been implicated in bee population decline, may pose a risk to human health. The neonicotinoid insecticides acetamiprid and imidacloprid “may affect the developing human … Continue reading
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Pesticide ban to protect bees enters into force
As of December 1, farmers in the European Union will no longer be able to make large-scale use of pesticides suspected of killing bee populations. But the busy honey-makers remain under threat. The ban, approved by the European Commission in April of … Continue reading
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The loophole that allows bee-harming pesticide to be sprayed in Scotland
Farmers in Scotland will keep spraying crops with a toxic pesticide blamed for harming bees despite a European ban coming into force today. The European Union has banned the use of three neonicotinoids from today, but has omitted thiacloprid from … Continue reading
Bayer’s Bee Care Program Just A Front?
On November 18, Bayer CropScience celebrated the opening of their Clayton Bee Care Center, purportedly “a 1,200-square-foot facility which will create new approaches and solutions to benefit pollinator health and the global food supply.” On the announcement, beekeepers issued their own advice … Continue reading
Bayer tests new seed treatments to protect honeybees
Bayer CropScience has successfully completed field trials of a new seed treatment technology that significantly reduces dust compared to traditional seed treatments. That’s important because pesticide-laden dust from seed treatments is suspected to contribute to honeybee population declines, according to … Continue reading
Bayer CropScience opens bee care site in Clayton
CLAYTON — Bayer CropScience opened a research facility in Johnston County on Monday dedicated to finding ways to save the honeybee population, which has been declining at an alarming rate over the past seven years. Researchers have cited various causes for … Continue reading
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