"Three reports by Europe’s food-safety body have stoked controversy over the possible links between the use of neonicotinoid insecticides and declining bee populations. One leading insecticide manufacturer has attacked the reports, calling them 'hurried and inadequate'.
A number of scientific studies have linked neonicotinoids to adverse effects on bee colonies (see Nature video) but some researchers believe that the drop in bee numbers seen in the United States, Europe and elsewhere is attributable to a combination of factors."
Reports spark row over bee-bothering insecticides
Pesticide manufacturer brands risk assessment ‘hurried and inadequate’
by Daniel Cressey
A number of scientific studies have linked neonicotinoids to adverse effects on bee colonies (see Nature video) but some researchers believe that the drop in bee numbers seen in the United States, Europe and elsewhere is attributable to a combination of factors."
Reports spark row over bee-bothering insecticides
Pesticide manufacturer brands risk assessment ‘hurried and inadequate’
by Daniel Cressey
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