EU watchdog says ‘neonic’ sprays pose risk to honeybees

The European Food Safety Authority says leaf spraying of neonicotinoid pesticides poses a risk to honeybees, “reinforcing previous research that led to EU restrictions,” reports Reuters. Due to previous research, the EU barred use of “neonics” as a seed treatment or as granules. The EFSA is conducting a two-year review of research on the pesticides, and… » Read More

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