Bees, bumblebees, butterflies, beetles and other pollinators are severely affected by pesticides. Dave Goulson, biology professor specialised in pollinators, explains how these toxic chemicals and neonicotinoids are damaging our ecosystems. In Europe, Romania is still using these neonicotinoids - breaking EU law - and as a consequence killing bees.
The European Food Safety Authority in 2018 is clear that neonicotinoids are very harmful to bees and other beneficial insects. That is the reason the EU has banned these insecticides. They do not break down easily and they do accumulate in soil for up to 10 years. From the treated seeds, the substance is spread in the entire plant, from stems to leaves to flowers, nectar and pollen, affecting also the non-targeted soil organisms, important for preserving biodiversity and maintaining the soil fertility. Very low concentrations are already deadly to bees.
Together with beekeepers organisations Asociatia ROMAPIS, WWF Romania and Eco Ruralis, PAN Europe shares with you this extract from the conference: "Debunking pesticides in Romania: A sustainable agriculture is possible". The full conference is also available on our channel.
Biology professor at the University of Sussex, Dave Goulson specialises in the ecology and conservation of insects, particularly bumblebees. He is the author of several books, including Bumblebees: Their Behaviour and Ecology (2003), Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse (2021), and more than 200 academic articles. His presentation "The importance of pollinators and how they are affected by pesticides, especially by neonicotinoids" explores the consequences biodiversity is facing because of chemical pesticides use. You can also learn more about Dave's Goulson research with his KZitem Channel: @davegoulson6831
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