Two Major UK Garden Chains Remove Two Neonicotinoid Pesticides From Shelves
Neonicotinoids, a family of pesticides, have been linked to bee decline in a series of scientific papers. After studying the evidence, B&Q and Wickes took the decision to remove two popular bug killers containing neonicotinoids.
Campaigners, who claim that the pesticides are responsible for the recent collapse in bee numbers, welcomed the move
But Lord Peter Melchett, Policy Director at the Soil Association, questioned why other garden centres are allowed to carry on selling products containing neonicotinoids.
He also pointed out that neonicotinoids are used on three quarters of the oilseed rape crop in Britain, as well as wheat and barley.
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/9835181/BandQ-and-Wickes-remove-bug-killers-blamed-for-decline-of-bees.html
