pesticides

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: 31 October 201711 April 2018

In a study of 325 couples going through fertility treatment, women who ate fruits and veggies with higher pesticide residues […]

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 […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 May 201603 May 2017

Genetically engineered crops are safe, but new regulations are needed as the definition of GE organisms becomes blurred, say US academies. […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 January 201613 August 2018

The use of glyphosate weedkiller on Auckland parks and footpaths is in the spotlight amidst claims local councils’ spraying programmes are […]

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: 29 January 201529 January 2015

Women whose bodies have high levels of hormone mimicking chemicals found in plastics, personal-care products, common household items and the […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 April 201328 March 2016

The European Commission has voted in favour of a two-year moratorium on the use of a pesticide known to harm […]