Tag Archives Insecticides
Neonic replacement not popular with farmers or beekeepers
They’re too expensive, ineffective and still harmful to bees, to cite just some of the concerns expressed
Bee death reports continue decline: Health Canada
Neonic pesticides have been widely blamed for these losses but the reality is much more complex
Chemical companies pitch bug-killing options
Some environmentalists say just switching to new products won’t solve the underlying problem
Neonic makers respond to Health Canada actions
The plan is to phase out imidacloprid while clothianidin and thiamethoxam, popular in seed treatments, will undergo a special review
Flight simulator shows pesticide effects
High-tech approach at the University of Saskatchewan uses virtual reality more common to video games
Honeybee colonies and production are up
Mitigation measures implemented in 2014 appear to be working
Alfalfa weevil levels rapidly decline, high levels of pea aphids still seen
Manitoba Insect & Disease summary for July 13
Study finds not all neonics equal when it comes to risks to bees
Clothianidin, the active ingredient in Poncho and Prosper, may have got a bad rap
Non-crop plants source of most pesticide contamination of bees
One of the most common sources of pollen contamination is home pest control products
Vital to food output, pollinators face rising risk
A new global study explores the concerns over pesticides and loss of habitat