Nov 7, 2013Neonicotinoids: what do we need in Europe to open our eyes and ban these unsafe pesticides for the eThe Member States of the EU did not achieve on the 15th of March a decision for the ban of three widely used insecticides directly linked...
Jun 5, 2013Our recommendations for the vote on fipronil-Position- Ideally, a total suspension of fipronil is desired. Also avoid new authorization during the ban period. Besides, not only...
Jun 13, 2012Honeybee disappearance: will the Authorities finally act?Neonicotinoids and phenylpyrazoles, two families of pesticides used since the 90’s are accused to be at the origin of the massive...
May 25, 2012EFSA report: THE IMPACT OF PESTICIDES ON BEESOn May 23rd the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) published its scientific opinion on how pesticide-risk for bees should be assessed....
Nov 19, 2010Environmental Risk Assessment - State of play and future proposals for the bees-Position- This document intends to analyze the existing guidelines for the "Environmental Risk Assessment" (ERA) of pesticides on bees....
Feb 11, 2010Is the future of bees in the hands of the pesticide lobby?-Position- European Commission and EPPO allow corporations to shape the pesticide rules Bees and other pollinating insect numbers are...