Not Just the Bees, First-of-Its-Kind Study Shows Neonics May Be Killing Birds Too

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Not Just the Bees, First-of-Its-Kind Study Shows Neonics May Be Killing Birds Too

“It’s clear evidence these chemicals can affect populations.” Image-Scientists in Saskatchewan found that consuming small amounts of neonicotinoids led white-crowned sparrows to lose significant amounts of weight and delay migration, threatening their ability to reproduce. (Photo: Jen Goellnitz/Flickr/cc) In addition to devastating effects on bee populations and the pollination needed to feed humans and other […]

Honey Samples Worldwide Test Positive for Pesticide

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Honey Samples Worldwide Test Positive for Pesticide

Neonicotinoid pesticides contaminated 75% of a global sampling of honey, according to a study published in the 6 October issue of Science. The pesticide concentrations detected are below the amount authorized by the European Union for human consumption, but neonicotinoids are notorious for their negative effects on pollinators. As for the effects on bees, 34% of honey samples […]