EU reports pesticides threaten bees to survive

Bee pollination is crucial for agriculture and natural ecosystems

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) stated that the 3 pesticides frequently used by European farmers pose a “serious threat” to bees. In the three research reports published recently, EFSA relieved long-term beekeepers and scientists who were concerned about the decline in the population of pollinators.

These reports were completed by the relevant EFSA department at the request of the European Commission last year and assessed the threat of bees to three neonicotinoid insecticides, clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam. EFSA stated that none of these three pesticides should be used in crops that attract bees, such as corn or sunflowers. This proposal may cause the European Union to issue a ban on neonicotinoid insecticides.

“The EFSA came to realize that it seemed to be understood that the initial approval of neonicotinoids was not considered,” said David Goulson, an ecologist at Stirling in the United Kingdom.

Swiss Syngenta has stated that it will defend its products and criticize EFSA's report "hurriedly completed" and lacks an investigation. John Atkin, the company’s chief operating officer, said in a recent statement: “This report does not fully reflect the level of EFSA and its scientists.”

The widely used pesticides for agriculture - pyrethroids - are usually sprayed into the fields by tractors, whereas neonicotinoids are used only for seeds, called "seed dressing." Originally, the “seed-dressing” approach seemed to have an advantage. Goulson explained that farmers can save time and money by buying pre-treated seeds. The chemicals are used only for crops, not the entire field.

However, neonicotinoids are systemic insecticides that are found on whole crops - including nectar and pollen on which bees live. In addition, some toxic dust will be generated during sowing, and these chemicals will remain in the soil. The EFSA report found these patterns of pollution that were ignored during the initial approval of neonicotinoids. A spokesperson for the European Commission said that government officials will discuss issues related to neonicotinoid pesticides on January 31st. He added that if there is sufficient scientific evidence, the committee will prepare to “take necessary measures” for these three types of pesticides. (Zhang Dongdong)

The Chinese Journal of Science (2013-01-31 3rd Edition International)

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