Bee Declines and the Link with Pesticides
There is growing consensus that certain harmful pesticides, especially neonicotinoid insecticides, play a key part in the complex puzzle of the dramatic declines in honey bees and other pollinators worldwide. Yet the role of these pesticides is largely dismissed by the agrochemical industry and the UK Government, while information in the media is often misleading or inaccurate. PAN UK has prepared a series of factsheets, based on the latest scientific evidence, to cut through the confusion and provide an up-to date and balanced explanation of the role of pesticides in pollinator declines. This leaflet summarises the key points and our 12 point call for action on bee-toxic pesticides.
Published by Pesticide Action Network UK. September 2012
What are Neonicotinoids:
acetamiprid (also sold as Mospilan®; Saniprid®; Acer®; Aspilan®; ), clothianidin (also sold as (E)-1-(2-Chloro-1;3-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-3-methyl-2-nitroguanidin), imidacloprid (also sold as Admire®; Confidor®; Gaucho®; Merit®; 1-[(6-Chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-N-nitro-2-imidazolidinimine), nitenpyram, nithiazine, thiacloprid (also sold as (3-((6-Chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl)-2-thiazolidinylidene) cyanamide) and thiamethoxam (also sold as Actara®; 3-(2-Chloro-1;3-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-5-methyl-1;3;5-; )
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Susan Massie, Sales & Marketing Director, Greyhound Chromatography and Allied Chemicals Email: sue@greyhoundchrom.com
Susan Massie is the Sales & Marketing Director for Greyhound Chromatography and Allied Chemicals, affectionately known as 'Greyhound' in our scientific community. Greyhound was founded by Susan's husband Paul Massie more than 40 years ago, Susan hasn't been in the business for all of that time but has been involved with Greyhound for over 17 years. Greyhound continues to grow, expanding into new markets and taking on the challenges of our ever changing environment. It's heartwarming to witness the world waking up to the fact that we are damaging our planet on a daily basis. Every action we take has a direct effect on our planet and the world we leave behind for future generations. Susan is passionate about climate change and is happy to work in an industry that can have a direct effect on reducing the impact of our actions on the environment. All of the team at Greyhound take our responsibilities very seriously, the products that we supply are used by the world's leading scientists and chemists as they endeavour to monitor and repair the environment. All is not lost, if we all take responsibility for our actions, from reducing our waste and reusing or recycling our material collateral we can make a difference. The internet is full of useful advice and guidance, Susan is proud to contribute to that wealth of knowledge whenever she can.
Greyhound prides itself on personal service which provides prompt, efficient, cost-effective, safe delivery of all products. Greyhound provides technical advice and distribution of Certified Reference Standards and Materials, Laboratory Consumables, Solvents and Reagents across all scientific disciplines. Greyhound Chromatography offers over 1 Million products from its UK warehouse. The team at Greyhound are proud to support the work of the world's leading scientists and chemists as they challenge the abuse of our planet and try to make a difference to the world we leave behind for our ancestors.
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