Category: Pesticides

Syngenta, Bayer pesticides pose honeybee threat – EFSA

“Bayer CropScience said in a statement it did not believe EFSA’s findings altered the conclusions of previous EU assessments of its products, which found no unacceptable risks in their use.” Continue reading Syngenta, Bayer pesticides pose honeybee threat – EFSA

Insecticide ‘unacceptable’ danger to bees, EU report finds

“EFSA has focused on highly theoretical risks to bees, ignoring years of independent monitoring that demonstrates the identified risks are being managed through established stewardship practices.” Continue reading Insecticide ‘unacceptable’ danger to bees, EU report finds

Review: 'Least Toxic Pesticides' Applied as a 'Last Resort'

“Recommendations and decisions to use “least toxic pesticides” and “pesticides as a last resort” have flourished in the last decade, but according to three scientific organizations – the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), the American Phytopathological Society (APS) and the Plant-Insect Ecosystems Section of the Entomological Society of America (P-IE ESA) – these are not the correct approaches to the pesticide component of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.” [Weed Science Society of America]

Rise of the Pitchforkers: Can a group of protesters waving farm implements bring about new rules for pesticide use?

Enviros try (again) whipping up fears of atrazine and 2,4-D among farmers. Continue reading Rise of the Pitchforkers: Can a group of protesters waving farm implements bring about new rules for pesticide use?