‘Novichok’ bee-killer should stay banned – Wildlife Trusts

The CEO of The Wildlife Trusts says that the government’s reversal on the ban of neonicotinoids will be devastating to UK wildlife.

Craig Bennett claims that one teaspoon of the controversial pesticide has the potential to kill 1.25 billion bees.

The government has warranted the emergency use of neonicotinoids to combat beet yellows virus, which is posing problems for UK farmers.