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Neonicotinoid Pesticides & Their Effect on Bee Colonies - The Facts

Neonicotinoid Pesticides & Bee Colonies

Neonicotinoid Pesticides & Their Effect on Bee Colonies - The Facts
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Neonicotinoid pesticides have, not for the first time, been hitting the news over the past few weeks. The commonly used chemicals help keep pests from decimating crops, but have been linked with negative effects on other organisms, in particular bee colonies. This graphic and article take a look at what we know about the neonicotinoids, and the evidence for their suggested impacts.

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