06-05-2013The Pesticide Action Network has accused the German chemicals company BASF of buying credibility for industry views within academia, after…
04-05-2013The surface runoff of imidacloprid granular product (GR) from turf surfaces, and imidacloprid emulsifiable concentrate (EC), fipronil suspension concentrate (SC)…
04-05-2013Little research has focused on the direct effects of insecticides on plants. Here we demonstrate that applications of neonicotinoid insecticides,…
02-05-2013The European Commission has decided to ban three neonicotinoid insecticides. These chemicals can harm honeybees, according to a large body…
01-05-2013Research by Utrecht University has demonstrated a link between the insecticide imidacloprid and the abundance of insects and other invertebrates…
29-04-2013Neonicotinoid is a recently developed insecticide with worldwide use that has been increasing. It acts as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor…
29-04-2013A clear majority of EU countries have supported the European Commission proposal to temporarily ban three pesticides that are scientifically…
28-04-2013One of the best ways to support healthy hives and pollinator protection is to provide ample foraging. Keeping a garden…
28-04-2013That this House welcomes the publication of The State of Britain's Larger Moths 2013 (attached), produced by Butterfly Conservation and…
27-04-2013In February 2012, EFSA has published an own-initiative opinion on a concept called “Threshold for Toxicological Concern” (TTC). This concept…
