Sulfoxaflor and flupyradifurone more toxic to bees than expected

New scientific information shows that Sulfoxaflor and Flupyradifurone, two new generation insecticides approved in the EU in 2015, are more toxic to than initially thought. The Standing Committee on phytopharmaceuticals meeting of 3-4 December will discuss the future of these substances. While the Commission proposes taking action, some Member States are pushing to maintain these bee-toxic pesticides on the market, repeating a familiar scenario where Member States hamper the protection of pollinators…

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