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insecticides

Coverage of insecticides in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 28 · 05:35 UTCMost recent: Aug 5 · 05:00 UTC
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pet flea treatmentstopic1UK wildlifeplace1Environmenttopic1parliamentary reporttopic1over-the-counter flea treatmenttopic1vetstopic1Stingless Beestopic1Peruplace1climate changetopic1non-native insectstopic1
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  • POLITICSAug 5 · 05:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Calls to ban ‘toxic’ pet flea treatments that harm UK wildlife and environment

    A parliamentary report recommends banning over-the-counter pet flea treatments containing chemicals banned in pesticides, which pollute UK waterways and harm wildlife. The report highlights that millions of hazardous chemicals are applied annually to pets, with vets often recommending treatments even when fleas are absent.

  • SCIENCEJun 28 · 05:35 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL
    Kingmakers: Meet the insects that make India’s famed mangoes

    Stingless bees in Peru became the first insects to gain legal rights to exist, thrive, and be represented in court. This legal recognition aims to protect them from insecticides, climate change, and competition from non-native insects.