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Expert Reactions | Published: 25 September 201811 February 2019

New research from the US has found the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup could be contributing to the […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 August 201811 February 2019

A new family of pesticides, sulfoximines, which are expected to be a key replacement for neonicotinoids, may have sub-lethal effects […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 May 201813 February 2019

The European Commission has voted to ban neonicotinoid pesticides in EU member states. The decision is expected to come into force […]

In the News | Published: 17 January 201811 April 2018

Australian hardware chain Bunnings has decided to stop selling neonicotinoid pesticides products in its Australian and New Zealand stores by […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 06 October 201720 August 2018

A global study of honey found 75 per cent of samples had traces of neonicotinoid pesticides, which have been implicated […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 June 201703 August 2018

Two large-scale field experiments have shown mixed effects of certain insecticides on honey bees and wild bees. Neonicotinoids are insecticides […]

In the News | Published: 06 October 201506 October 2015

Radio New Zealand’s Morning Report examines the issue of neonicotinoid pesticides and their impact on New Zealand’s beehives. Lois Williams […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 09 September 2015

Invasive Argentine ants carry a virus linked to colony collapse in bees as well another insect virus new to science, […]

Reflections on Science | Published: 06 August 201506 August 2015

In her regular science slot, Dr Siouxsie Wiles talks on Radio New Zealand’s Nine to Noon about the special ‘Future […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 July 201528 March 2016

A new comprehensive study, published in Science, tracks the impact of climate change on bumblebees, finding global warming is rapidly […]