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EPA acknowledges deadly effects of pesticides on bees, but refuses to restrict their use

January 23, 2017 -

On January 12, the EPA admitted for the first time that three commonly used neonicotinoid pesticides – clothianidin, thiamethoxam and dinetofuran – pose a significant risk to bee populations. The agency’s updated analysis also acknowledged the threat posed by a fourth neonicotinoid compound – imidacloprid – which can harm both pollinators and aquatic insect species.

But on the very same day that the analysis was released, the EPA also announced that it had withdrawn ...

EPA acknowledges deadly effects of pesticides on bees, but refuses to restrict their use

January 23, 2017 -

On January 12, the EPA admitted for the first time that three commonly used neonicotinoid pesticides – clothianidin, thiamethoxam and dinetofuran – pose a significant risk to bee populations. The agency’s updated analysis also acknowledged the threat posed by a fourth neonicotinoid compound – imidacloprid – which can harm both pollinators and aquatic insect species.

But on the very same day that the analysis was released, the EPA also announced that it had withdrawn ...

EPA acknowledges deadly effects of pesticides on bees, but refuses to restrict their use

January 23, 2017 -

On January 12, the EPA admitted for the first time that three commonly used neonicotinoid pesticides – clothianidin, thiamethoxam and dinetofuran – pose a significant risk to bee populations. The agency’s updated analysis also acknowledged the threat posed by a fourth neonicotinoid compound – imidacloprid – which can harm both pollinators and aquatic insect species.

But on the very same day that the analysis was released, the EPA also announced that it had withdrawn ...

Probiotics found to protect honey bees from toxic effects of pesticides

June 22, 2017 -

Honey bees play an important role in agriculture because they are responsible for cross pollination. If not for them, no crop or tree will continue to exist. The eradication of honey bees on the face of the planet can be disastrous to mankind. Bees pollinate an estimated 35 percent of the global food crop. But with the incessant use of pesticides to maximize yields, there has been a decline in the population of these hardworking insects.

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Research bees stolen from scientists trying to test effects of pesticides

May 26, 2011 - Research bees stolen from scientists trying to test effects of pesticides

Thursday, May 26, 2011 by: Tara GreenTags: honey bees, pesticides, health news

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Overwhelming evidence shows pesticides are destroying bees

October 25, 2012 - Overwhelming evidence shows pesticides are destroying bees

Thursday, October 25, 2012 by: Jonathan Benson, staff writerTags: pesticides, honeybees, destruction

Most bumblebees die after being exposed to both pesticides

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Study finds pesticides kill bees even below recommended doses

August 19, 2021 -

"Neonicotinoids are often used on food crops as a seed treatment. But they're usually applied in higher amounts to ornamental plants for aesthetic reasons. The effects are deadly no matter how much the plants are watered," explains Jacob Cecala, UCR entomologist and lead study author.

Cecala's team was surprised by this result as neonicotinoids are water-soluble chemicals. Going into the study, he said that he assumed more water could dilute the amount of harm that the ...

Tens of millions of Florida bees mysteriously drop dead in one day, beekeepers blame pesticides

October 05, 2011 - Tens of millions of Florida bees mysteriously drop dead in one day, beekeepers blame pesticides

Wednesday, October 05, 2011 by: Ethan A. Huff, staff writerTags: honey bees, pesticides, health news

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Study: Pesticides are highly damaging to beneficial insects like bees

August 24, 2022 -

Scientists have found that the chemicals sulfoxaflor and imidacloprid, which are commonly sprayed onto plants to kill insects, block signals between nerves and target cells. This proves that pesticides are also highly damaging to beneficial insects like bees.

To give more proof of the dangers of pesticides, researchers from the University of Oxford showed how pesticides could impair bees' optomotor response, which usually manifests as movements that help insects orient ...

Pesticides found to make bees helpless to deadly mite infestations

September 30, 2019 -

It should surprise no one that a sub-lethal dose of poison can still be harmful -- but unfortunately, that is not the world we live in.Sub-lethal for a slow-kill

A new study from the University of Guelph, located in Canada, confirms that sub-lethal doses of certain pesticides cause harm to honeybees. The scientists say that neonicotinoid pesticides, or "neonics," actually interfere with the bees' ability to self-groom and increases their risk of succumbing to a deadly ...

Tucson considers banning neonicotinoid pesticides to save bees and environment

October 12, 2014 - Tucson considers banning neonicotinoid pesticides to save bees and environment

Sunday, October 12, 2014 by: Julie Wilson staff writerTags: neonicotinoids, honeybees, Tucson

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Tucson considers banning neonicotinoid pesticides to save bees and environment

October 12, 2014 - Tucson considers banning neonicotinoid pesticides to save bees and environment

Sunday, October 12, 2014 by: Julie Wilson staff writerTags: neonicotinoids, honeybees, Tucson

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Pesticides are killing birds, bees, and bats by the millions

January 18, 2010 - Pesticides are killing birds, bees, and bats by the millions

Monday, January 18, 2010 by: Ethan HuffTags: pesticides, bees, health news

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Millions of bees turning up dead around GMO corn fields soaked with neonicotinoid pesticides

January 21, 2016 - Millions of bees turning up dead around GMO corn fields soaked with neonicotinoid pesticides

Thursday, January 21, 2016 by: David Gutierrez, staff writerTags: honeybees, GMO corn, neonicotinoids

Numerous studies point finger at neonics

The growing case for a ban

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Minnesota lawmakers consider banning neonicotinoid pesticides decimating bees and the environment

February 07, 2016 - Minnesota lawmakers consider banning neonicotinoid pesticides decimating bees and the environment

Sunday, February 07, 2016 by: Julie Wilson staff writerTags: neonicotinoid pesticides, honeybees, Minnesota

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It’s not only the bees: Turkeys now being poisoned with neonicotinoid pesticides

September 11, 2018 -

Wild turkeys have levels of neonicotinoids in their livers

The study, which involved researchers from the University of Guelph in Guelph, Canada, showed that aside from non-pest creatures like honeybees, other animals are coming into contact with neonicotinoid pesticides.

Neonicotinoid pesticides, or neonics, have a chemical structure similar to nicotine, hence the name. There are different varieties of neonics and the three most common are clothianidin, imidacloprid, ...

Beyond honey bees, neonicotinoid pesticides now found to be killing baby birds

July 20, 2014 - Beyond honey bees, neonicotinoid pesticides now found to be killing baby birds

Sunday, July 20, 2014 by: David Gutierrez, staff writerTags: neonicotinoids, silent spring, bees

Systemic poison

A new "silent spring"

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Neonicotinoid pesticides not just a threat to bees; humans also at risk

January 05, 2014 - Neonicotinoid pesticides not just a threat to bees; humans also at risk

Sunday, January 05, 2014 by: Jonathan Benson, staff writerTags: neonicotinoid pesticides, bees, developmental neurotoxicity

EFSA panel calls for drastic reductions in toxicological reference values

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Quercetin can protect you from the harmful effects of pesticides

July 15, 2022 -

Studies have confirmed that excessive and prolonged exposure to pesticides is linked to cancer, endocrine disorders, respiratory problems, birth defects and organ failure. Pesticide exposure is also associated with neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

Fortunately, a beneficial plant pigment called quercetin can help naturally negate the damage from toxic pesticides and protect against their adverse effects.Organophosphate ...

The silent crisis: Bees under siege from war, microplastics, pesticides and artificial light

June 05, 2025 -

Bees, the unsung heroes of global food security, are facing unprecedented new threats that could push them and humanity toward catastrophe.

A landmark report released on May 19, World Bee Day, warned that warzones, microplastics and light pollution are accelerating pollinator declines at an alarming rate. Compiled by ten of the world's top experts, the study by the science-led conservation campaign Bee:wild identified 12 emerging dangers poised to ...