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00:41The Neonicotinoid View: Are Neonicotinoids Too Big To Ban?
There has been a huge debate over the impact of Neonicotinoids, which are a class of systemic pesticides with a common mode of action that affects the central nervous system of insects, causing paralysis and death. Neonicotinoids are often applied as seed treatments which means coating the seeds before planting. They also generate billions of dollars for the agro-chemical companies that manufacture these chemicals and are available not only for agricultural applications but also can be found in a myriad of garden products available all over the world.
As the peer-reviewed, independent scientific evidence mounts from reputable scientists around the world that these chemicals are the cause of global honey bee decline, the industry still claims that they are not to blame. The industry also argues that without these systemic pesticides, agriculture will suffer, resulting in crop failure. Similar to the big banking conglomerates and other industries that are “too big to fail”, are neonicotinoids the next to join this lineup?
In this special series called “The Neonicotinoid View”, hosts June Stoyer and guest co-host, Tom Theobald will be joined by the President of the Professional Beekeeper’s Association, Walter Haefeker to discuss “The Value of Neonicotinoid Seed Treatment in the European Union”. Stay tuned!
Tags: Walter Haefeker neonicotinoids June Stoyer Tom Theobald honeybees
by The Organic View in Environment
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00:47Featured
The Neonicotinoid View: Neonicotinoids in Australia
In this special series called “The Neonicotinoid View” co-hosts, June Stoyer and Tom Theobald are joined by Jeffrey Gibbs CEO of Northern Light Candle Company, Australia and CEO of Beeswax Australia to discuss his paper, "Neonicotinoids in Australia". Jeffrey has 36 years personal experience as commercial beekeeper - running up to 2,000 hives! He is currently in contact with dozens of Australian commercial beekeepers – specifically in areas of large honey flows, par
Tags: Jeffrey Gibbs neonicotinoids honeybee losses systemic pesticides Neonicotinoids in Australia
by The Organic View in Environment
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01:02Featured
Catastrophic Effects of Neonicotinoids on Insects & Birds
Dr. Henk Tennekes has been involved with cancer research for most of his career. His work regarding bees began after reading an official report to the Dutch Minister of Agriculture on the decline of bees. He was amazed at the lack of information on insecticides as a possible factor in the bee decline. Dr. Tennekes then began to research the impact of neonicotinoid insecticides such as imidacloprid and clothianidin. He discovered that they were identical to those of genotoxic carcinogens. These
Tags: Dr Henk Tennekes systemic pesticides Bee Losses neonicotinoids Clothianidin
by The Organic View in Environment
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Dr. Krupke Discusses His Research On Bees And Neonicotinoids
Following reports of bee deaths near Indiana corn fields at planting time, sampling of dead bees and several potential exposure sources revealed neonicotinoid insecticides used to treat corn and soybean seed were often present, sometimes in very high concentrations. Dr. Krupke was the lead researcher in the recently published Purdue Study. This research was the ground breaking research, shows an astounding connection between neonicotinoid exposure and bee losses.
Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer is joined by special guest, Dr. Christian Krupke to talk about the impact of neonicotinoids on bees! Stay tuned!
Tags: Dr Christian Krupke The Purdue Study neonicotinoids bee deaths systemic pesticides
by The Organic View in Environment
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The Neonicotinoid View: Neonicotinoid Impact On Bee Growth
In the world of beekeeping, neonicotinoids have maintained the spotlight as the scientific evidence continues to grow regarding the decline of the world's bee population. Neonicotinoids are defined by the EPA as a class of insecticides with a common mode of action that affects the central nervous system of insects, causing paralysis and death. All of the neonicotinoids were registered after 1984 and were not subject to reregistration. Some uncertainties have been identified since their initial registration regarding the potential environmental fate and effects of neonicotinoid pesticides, particularly as they relate to pollinators. Data suggests that neonicotinic residues can accumulate in pollen and nectar of treated plants and may represent a potential exposure to pollinators. Adverse effects data as well as beekill incidents have also been reported, highlighting the potential direct and/or indirect effects of neonicotinic pesticides. Therefore, among other refinements to ecological risk assessment during registration review, the Agency will consider potential effects of the neonicotinoids to honeybees and other pollinating insects. Dr. David Goulson, Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Sterling and his team have conducted new research titled “Neonicotinoid pesticide reduces bumble bee colony growth and queen production.” In this special series called “The Neonicotinoid View”, hosts, June Stoyer and special co- host, Tom Theobald will be joined today by Dr. David Goulson, Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Sterling to discuss his research.
Stay tuned!
Tags: Professor Dave Goulson neonicotinoids The Neonicotinoid View Tom Theobald June Stoyer
by The Organic View in Environment
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01:02Featured
Neonicotinoids -The Catastrophic Effects on Insects & Birds
Dr. Henk Tennekes has been involved with cancer research for most of his career. His work regarding bees began after reading an official report to the Dutch Minister of Agriculture on the decline of bees. He was amazed at the lack of information on insecticides as a possible factor in the bee decline. Dr. Tennekes then began to research the impact of neonicotinoid insecticides such as imidacloprid and clothianidin. He discovered that they were identical to those of genotoxic carcinogens. These
Tags: Dr Henk Tennekes honeybees neonicotinoids Clothianidin Imidacloprid
by The Organic View in Environment
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The Controversy Surrounding Sulfoxaflor
Sulfoxaflor is a new systemic pesticide from the sulfamine family. While it is not a neonicotinoid, it is systemic pesticide that targets the same neural receptors as the neonicotinoids. Without any prior notice to beekeepers, the EPA announced in June 2012, that it would grant a section 18 (emergency permission to use an unregistered product) for use on cotton in four southern states: Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee and Louisiana. The EPA has recently announced the opening of the public comment period on sulfoxaflor. The EPA plans to grant sulfoxaflor a conditional registration despite many serious unresolved questions as to its safety and consequences not only for the honeybees but for the wider environment as well. Is this a repeat process, or lack thereof, regarding the neonicotinoid, Clothianidin? In this special series called “The Neonicotinoid View”, host, June Stoyer talks to beekeeper and bee advocate, Tom Theobald about the controversy surrounding the conditional registration of this pesticide. Stay tuned!
Tags: The Neonicotinoid View Tom Theobald sulfoxaflor neonicotinoids June Stoyer
by The Organic View in Environment
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The Neonicotinoid View: Unusual Bee Mortality Event
In this special series called “The Neonicotinoid View”, host, June Stoyer and special guest co-host, Tom Theobald talk to commercial beekeeper, Steve Ellis about an unusual bee mortality event due to corn planting. Steve Ellis owns the Old Mill Honey Company which operates roughly 2,300 hives of bees in Minnesota for honey production and pollination for crops in California. Steve is the secretary of the National Honeybee Advisory Board (NHAB) and has been involved in pesticide issues for the past 15 years.
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Tags: Steve Ellis June Stoyer Tom Theobald neonicotinoids bee losses
by The Organic View in Environment
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Dr Susan Kegley Discusses The Impact Of Sulfoxaflor
As we continue our special series called “The Neonicotinoid View”, hosts June Stoyer and special guest-host, Tom Theobald will be joined by Dr. Susan E. Kegley, to discuss the impact of sulfoxaflor and discuss the pros and cons of this agro-chemical. Dr. Kegley is Principal and Founder of the Pesticide Research Institute (PRI), an environmental consulting firm providing research, analysis, technical services and expert consulting on the chemistry and toxicology of pesticides. Dr. Kegley's consulting work focuses on pollutant fate and transport; human and ecological exposure assessment and risk assessment; development of tools to assess relative risks for different pesticides; development of integrated pest management (IPM) approaches to minimize pesticide use; environmental monitoring (with a focus on air and water sampling); and analytical chemistry. She also has expertise in pesticide regulation and policy, ecotoxicology, human toxicology, and epidemiology. Dr. Kegley has a BS in Chemistry, Summa cum laude, from the University of Richmond and a PhD in organic/inorganic Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Tags: The Impact Of Sulfoxaflor Dr Susan Kegley sulfoxaflor neonicotinoids Tom Theobald
by The Organic View in Environment
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00:19
The Neonicotinoid View: An Interview With Brigit Strawbridge
Recently, the European Commission proposed a two-year suspension on the use of three neonicotinoids after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) deemed their use to be an unacceptable risk. The ban failed to achieve a weighted majority and therefore, was not passed. However, it is still subject to an appeal where environmentalists and bee health advocates are anticipating a victory. What direction is needed in order to continue the momentum and what is the process for the people to reach the elected officials responsible for the vote? What is the next course of action to protect all pollinators?
In this special series called “The Neonicotinoid View”, hosts June Stoyer and guest co-host, Tom Theobald, talk to environmental and bee health advocate, Brigit Strawbridge who has been campaigning against neonicotinoids and is going to explain the recent developments in Europe with the proposed ban. Stay tuned!
Bio: 'Brigit Strawbridge moved with her family to a smallholding in Cornwall in 2005, where their endeavors to live a more sustainable lifestyle were the subject of the BBC series ‘It’s Not Easy Being Green’. Following the series, Brigit moved back to Malvern, Worcestershire, where she founded ‘The Big Green Idea’ an environmental charity dedicated to showing people how easy it is to live a low impact, wildlife friendly and ethical life.
Over the last few years Brigit has become increasingly concerned about the plight of our native bees and now spends her time talking, writing and campaigning to raise awareness of the importance of bees as pollinators; the problems they face (focusing on habitat loss and pesticides); and what we can all do to help.'
Tags: Brigit Strawbridge beekeeping bees neonicotinoids EU Ban on Neonicotinoids
by The Organic View in Environment
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00:31Featured
The Neonicotinoid View: Alyn Smith Discusses The EU Vote
After the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) deemed the use of neonicotinoids to be an unacceptable risk, the European Commission proposed a two year ban across the continent, on the use of three neonicotinoids (Imidacloprid, Clothidanidin and Thiamethoxam) from use on corn, oil seed rape, apples, carrots, strawberries and many other flowering crops in order to further assess the environmental impact. Last Friday, March 15, 2013, there was a vote by the European Commission and the ban faile
Tags: Alyn Smith June Stoyer neonicotinoids Graham White Tom Theobald
by The Organic View in Environment
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00:32
The Neonicotinoid View: Ontario Beekeepers Push Suspension
Tibor Szabo, VP Ontario Beekeepers Association discusses efforts to ban neonicotinoids on The Neonicotinoid View Radio Show with June Stoyer and Tom Theobald.
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Tags: Tibor Szabo June Stoyer Tom Theobald The Neonicotinoid View Neonicotinoid pesticides
by The Organic View in Environment
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