Phrases with «neonicotinoid pesticides»

"Neonicotinoid pesticides" refers to a type of chemical used to kill pests, especially insects, that can harm plants, such as crops or flowers. The term specifically points to pesticides in a group called neonicotinoids, which have characteristics similar to nicotine. They are commonly used to protect plants from harmful bugs. Full definition

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Sentences with «neonicotinoid pesticides»

«Bumblebees pollinate many of our crops and wild flowers,» says Goulson, adding that, «the use of neonicotinoid pesticides on flowering crops clearly poses a threat to their health, and urgently needs to be re-evaluated.» (news.mongabay.com)
«This paper provides an important link between lab and field studies investigating the effects of neonicotinoid pesticides on honey bees. (sciencemediacentre.org)
«An important further point to address is the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in ornamental plants grown in greenhouses, which at the moment does not seem to be addressed — urban gardens have become an ever more important habitat for wild bees.» (sciencemediacentre.org)
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Phrases with «neonicotinoid pesticides»

Sentences with «neonicotinoid pesticides»

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