Thursday, November 14, 2024

Tag: neonicotinoids

EPA analysis finds 200 endangered species near extinction because of 3...

The pesticides “jeopardize the continued existence of” more than 1 in 10 endangered fish, insects, crustaceans, plants, and birds across the United States.

California passes new bill to curb widespread use of neonicotinoid pesticides

The bill will limit the use of neonics to trained professionals beginning in 2025.

EPA assessment finds 3 popular neonicotinoid insecticides jeopardize endangered plants and...

The answer to prevent further extinction of up to 41 percent of the world's insects is a “serious reduction in pesticide usage.”

Neonicotinoids harm bees at far below the label recommended dose, study...

When the pesticide was applied at just 30 percent of the recommended dose, it still reduced the bees' reproduction by 90 percent.

Common insecticide threatens survival of wild, migrating birds

Neonicotinoids are harming more than bees.

US Fish and Wildlife Service lifts ban on neonicotinoids linked to...

"Industrial agriculture has no place on public lands dedicated to conservation of biological diversity and the protection of our most vulnerable species, including pollinators like bumble bees and monarch butterflies."

Scientific studies conclude neonicotinoids damage bee populations

What if honeybee health was greatly affected by commonly used pesticides, causing colonies to die en masse?

EPA considers spraying bee-killing pesticide despite scientific evidence showing massive harm

Why isn't the EPA considering restricting these products instead of expanding their use?

Honeybee colonies are on the rise

The number of U.S. honeybee colonies has risen 27% since last year.

EPA acknowledges proven dangers of bee-killing pesticides but refuses to restrict...

Neonicotinoids have already been banned by the European Union, it is time they were banned here.

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