Scientific briefing reveals new data on impact of neonicotinoids on pollinators

Soil Association scientific briefing reveals new data on impact of neonicotinoids on pollinators. The briefing looked at the latest scientific research and its implications for the environment and the future use of neonicotinoid pesticides in the UK. The panel included three leading experts on the impacts of neonicotinoid pesticides on our pollinators – Professor Dave Goulson, Dr Lynn Dicks and Dr Penelope Whitehorn. Peter Campbell from Syngenta responded to the presentations from the three scientists.