Welsh rivers and streams contain high concentrations of #imidacloprid and #fipronil, from pet flea treatments, seriously harming the wildlife. #pesticides

Conceptual diagram outlining our multi experimental approach and hypotheses to be tested concerning how exposure to low dose residues of the pesticed imidacloprid affects bumblebee individual and colony thermoregulation with impacts on pupal development

The neonicotinoid pesticide imidacloprid impairs brood thermoregulation in bumblebee colonies, leading to delayed pupal development and reduced adult population growth

#pesticides
#neonicotinoids
#bumblebees
#pollinators
#imidacloprid
#insecticides

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Weak Recovery of Bird Species after Neonic Ban with Exceptions in France, Persistence Cited - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog Bird populations, particularly insectivorous birds, only slightly recovered after France's neonicotinoid ban in 2018.

Weak recovery of #bird species after 2018 #neonic ban observed in a new study in Environmental Pollution, with researchers finding a significant negative effect of #imidacloprid use on insectivorous bird abundance. FRB｜Fondation pour la recherche sur la biodiversité ➡️ Blog: https://ow.ly/UzEW50XCPP9

Neonicotinoid Insecticides: The Unseen Threat to Male Fertility In today's episode we're examining the hidden health risks associated with Neonicotinoid Insecticides, the world's most widely used class of pesticides. Neonics are used extensively in agriculture, leading to inevitable occupational and environmental contamination, including detectable levels in food and water. Since these chemicals are applied systemically, they are absorbed throughout the plant tissues, making them very difficult—if not impossible—to remove completely by washing produce. Recent systematic reviews analyzing 21 animal studies consistently show that neonic exposure negatively impacts male reproductive health. Specifically, studies reveal compromised sperm quality (count, motility, viability, morphology), damage to testicular tissue, hormonal disruption (lowered serum testosterone), and severe oxidative stress. These consistent findings, derived primarily from rodent models, constitute a clear and urgent public health concern, emphasizing the critical need for dedicated human epidemiological studies. Resources for this episode:  - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41016496/ - https://ejchem.journals.ekb.eg/article_222251.html - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11329541/

📣 New Podcast! "Neonicotinoid Insecticides: The Unseen Threat to Male Fertility" on @Spreaker #clothianidin #dna #edc #exposure #fertility #genotoxicity #hormones #imidacloprid #insecticides #male #neonicotinoids #oxidative #pesticides #reproductive #sperm #stress #testosterone #thiacloprid

Franse vogelstand lijkt op te veren sinds verbod neonics Verbieden van pesticiden lijkt natuurherstel in de hand te helpen. Een nieuwe studie geeft een van de eerste Europese inkijkjes in hoe natuur reageert na…

Franse vogelstand lijkt op te veren sinds verbod neonics www.foodlog.nl/artikel/fran... #perspectief #neonicotinoiden #neonics #imidacloprid #frankrijk #herstel #verbod #insecten #vogels

Imidacloprid overschreed ook in 2019 de normen in het oppervlaktewater van de glastuinbouw | Bird decline, insect decline and neonicotinoids

#PFAS #Pesticiden #Imidacloprid Ondanks wettelijke beperkingen op het gebruik in de landbouw ,blijft #imidacloprid in zoetwatersystemen voorkomen.
#HetGelijkVanToxicoloogHenkTennekes r.i.p.
Imidacloprid overschreed ook in 2019 al de normen van het oppervlaktewater
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Imidacloprid overschreed ook in 2019 de normen in het oppervlaktewater van de glastuinbouw | Bird decline, insect decline and neonicotinoids

#Pesticidenriool #GlyfosaatSoap #BeerputNederland #HetGelijkVanToxicoloogHenkTennekes r.i.p.
#HansCeesOpinie Weg met het Ctgb
#Imidacloprid overschreed ook in 2019 de normen van het oppervlaktewater
Het Westland is nog steeds een pesticidenriool
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Die rotzooi dient zo snel mogelijk uit de schappen van de dierenwinkels. Totaalverbod #imidacloprid en andere #neonics

#Groundwater #Water #EnvironmentalScience #EnvironmentalEngineering #Neonicotinoids #Atrazine #Pyrasulfotole #Metolachlor #Tebuconazole #Imidacloprid

Study Shows Synergistic Effects of Pesticides and Mites in Bees, Adding to Science on Colony Decline - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog Synergy between Varroa mites and the neonicotinoid insecticide imidacloprid increases bee mortality and effects on the gut microbiome.

The presence of #Varroa mites — in combo with the #neonic insecticide #imidacloprid — increases risk of #bee mortality and disrupts the larval gut #microbiome, according to a study of their #synergy. 🐝 As concentrations increase, the mortality rate of #bees also increases. ➡️ Blog: ow.ly/jZWA50WJHVg

Imidacloprid and its major metabolites blocks the alpha subunit of the human hERG (KV11.1) channel: Evidence from in-silico and fluorescence polarization studies Neonicotinoids are high affinity agonists of insect Nicotinic Acetyl Choline Receptors (nAChRs) resulting in insect paralysis and death. Although they…

Cardiovascular toxicity of #imidacloprid and its major metabolites:
- It blocks the alpha subunit of the human hERG (KV11.1) channel.
- This could trigger a unique form of the premature ventricular complex which often result in Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD).

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New study reveals hidden dangers threatening mega-starfish species on brink of extinction: 'Crucial for the future' "The implications of our study go beyond the sunflower sea star."

ET&C IN THE NEWS: This study is the first to quantify effects of contaminant stressors (#insecticide #imidacloprid & #polyester #microfibers) on the larvae of Pycnopodia helianthoides ⭐
NEWS: tinyurl.com/2s38be5e
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...
#SETACJournals #environmentalscience #SeaStar

De Nederlandse waterkwaliteit blijft ook met extra maatregelen nog onvoldoende Robert Tieman, de nieuwe demissionair minister van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat, neemt maatregelen om de waterkwaliteit te verbeteren. Maar die zijn niet genoeg om op de valreep de Europese doelen te ...

#Imidacloprid overschreed ook in 2019 de normen in het oppervlaktewater van de glastuinbouw www.trouw.nl/duurzaamheid...

Neonicotinoids negatively affect life-history traits in widespread dung fly species Pesticide use is increasing worldwide, negatively affecting ecosystems, including beneficial insects. The widespread use of neonicotinoid insecticides…

New study examined the impacts of the #neonicotinoid Imidacloprid on beneficial dung flies.

#Imidacloprid exposure reduced larval survival and delayed adult emergence.

#pesticides

Underscores broader threat of neonics to #biodiversity & ecosystem stability

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I am very happy about our latest publication on Multiple Stressor Effects 🧪 🌡️ 🌍 💧 🪲 🦟
Thank you to all the great staff and students of the AEW group @wurenvironmental.bsky.social, and my former supervisors, Paul van den Brink and Edwin Peeters.

#ClimateChange, #Imidacloprid, #Heatwaves, #Insects

Variability in Effect of Pesticides on Bumblebee Survival Tied to Gut Microbiome Health - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog In a bumblebee species, variations in pesticide sensitivity, with gut microbiome health implications, are observed.

A study published in @royalsociety.org 's Open Science reveals intraspecific differences in wild #bumblebees exposed to an #herbicide, a #fungicide, an #insecticide, or combination in Nevada, with gut microbiome health as a factor. #glyphosate #tebuconazole #imidacloprid 🐝➡️ Blog: ow.ly/SiKH50Ws7Hk

Sign the Petition STOP PET PESTICIDES POLLUTING OUR RIVERS

Sign petition to stop pet pesticides polluting rivers 💚
Millions of flea & tick treatments containing #imidacloprid & #fipronil are sold in UK every year. These powerful insecticides are restricted in farming but available for pets & are #polluting #rivers & #wildlife: www.change.org/p/stop-pet-p...

Study Adds to Findings of Neonic Insecticides’ Threat to Soil Communities; Ground Beetles at Risk - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog In assessing nine species of ground beetles, a study finds threats to beetle populations from sublethal effects with neonicotinoid exposure.

A study at Penn State's Agricultural Research Center highlights threats to nontarget organisms from #neonic #exposure. Using ground #beetles as an example, it documents "significant sublethal effects" & decreased week-long survival. #clothianidin #thiamethoxam #imidacloprid ➡️ Blog: ow.ly/Ppy850W4Vsb

Lees alles over: Antivlooienmiddel imidacloprid aangetroffen in het oppervlaktewater | op Wesfriesland Praat, Voor en door Westfriezen | #Antivlooienmiddel #Imidacloprid #oppervlaktewater #westfriesland
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Still, far too lenient for the chemical industry.
Stop #Bayer &co. #imidacloprid & other #neonicotinoids #glyfosate

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Hommels mijden seks en bijen minder slim door insecticiden en giftige… Hommels worden niet blij van een ieniemienie dosis neonicotinoïden. Het ontneemt ze de lust tot paren. Bijen kunnen in vervuilde stedelijke gebieden niet…

TRENDING - Hommels mijden seks en bijen minder slim door insecticiden en giftige metalen www.foodlog.nl/artikel/homm... #trending #hommels #perspectief #insecticiden #neonicotinoiden #bijen #bestuivers #gedrag #imidacloprid

Hommels mijden seks en bijen minder slim door insecticiden en giftige… Hommels worden niet blij van een ieniemienie dosis neonicotinoïden. Het ontneemt ze de lust tot paren. Bijen kunnen in vervuilde stedelijke gebieden niet…

Hommels mijden seks en bijen minder slim door insecticiden en giftige metalen www.foodlog.nl/artikel/homm... #perspectief #insecticiden #neonicotionoiden #hommels #bijen #bestuivers #gedrag #imidacloprid

Hier moet dus echt wat worden gedaan.

#Imidacloprid

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Dramatic Array of Pesticides Used Outdoors Make Their Way Inside, Contaminating the Indoor Environment - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog (Beyond Pesticides, April 22, 2025) While it has been widely found that farmworkers bear the brunt of agricultural pesticide exposures in fields and outbuildings, the outdoor use of chemicals contamin...

🌎 An Argentine study examining contaminant levels in #household dust [Pampas region] found 41 compounds, including metabolites. All samples contained mixtures! #Imidacloprid, carbaryl, #glyphosate, #atrazine, & piperonyl butoxide detected in all samples! ➡️ Blog: ow.ly/8NoR50VFxjO ** See thread ⬇️ 🧵

Residuos de plaguicidas altamente peligrosos en muestras de polvo de hogares en la ciudad de #BuenosAires Se encontraron mezclas de hasta 32 residuos por muestra. Destacan #glifosato 2,4-D #atrazina #imidacloprid

#glyphosate #PAP #HHP

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Flea treatments are turning our pets into an environmental hazard – there has to be a better way | Sophie Pavelle Startling evidence of the dangers to birds and rivers from over-the-counter drugs should be a wake-up call for owners to press for alternatives, says writer Sophie Pavelle

The future of pet flea control may be prescription only treatment instead of monthly prevention due to concerning environmental contamination impacting birds. 🐕🪺🐈‍⬛ #Fipronil #Imidacloprid #Permethrin #Fleas #Insecticides #Pesticides #Birds #Wildlife #Environment

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The effects of imidacloprid and polyester microfibers on the larval development of the endangered sunflower star Abstract. Sea star wasting syndrome has affected numerous species of sea star, with populations of Pycnopodia helianthoides (Brandt, 1835) left most at ris

Our new paper is out! We exposed #larvae of the #endangered sunflower star to the insecticide #imidacloprid and #polyester #microfibers! Read about it here!

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"One flea treatment of a medium-sized dog contains enough pesticide to kill 60 million bees."

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#Insecticides #FleaTreatment #FleaTreatments #PetOwnersAdvice #Environment #VeterinaryDrugs […]

Pet flee medications of very toxic pesticides available very cheap on Amazon in the UK.

#fibrinol #methoprene #ivermectin #imidacloprid

Study Finds Increased Offspring Mortality in Pesticide-Laden Bird’s Nests - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog Birds, such as blue and great tits, use fur to line their nests, exposing their offspring to pesticides used in veterinary treatments.

Researchers, including @beyondpesticides.org 2023 Forum speaker @davegoulson.bsky.social, PhD, test 100+ blue tit & great tit #nests for #pesticide residues in comparison with the number of dead offspring & unhatched eggs! #fipronil #imidacloprid #permethrin #biodiversity Blog: ow.ly/aElO50UXVX0