Neonicotinoids with Dr Sanchez-Bayo (378)

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Neonicotinoids with Dr Sanchez-Bayo (378)

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There is a perception that the worst pesticides were banned years ago. So why are Insects (including bees) in decline? Dr Sanchez-Bayo says a family of water soluble pesticides are to blame. He names them and wants to know why they are still being sprayed in Australia. Dr Sanchez-Bayo Dr Karl

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