Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2014. A state ban of neonicotinoid insecticides, which have become increasingly linked to the decline of honey bees and other pollinators worldwide, is under consideration in Minnesota, making it the first state to move in this direction. A revised version of an earlier review, âScoping a Review of Neonicotinoid Use, Registration and Insect Pollinator Impacts in Minnesota,â published last week, proposes a range of state action, including ârestrictions on or cancellation of products,â The report also calls for a âclarification of label provisions and enforcement designed to protect non-target organisms and the environment, targeted enforcement-related education, ⦠suggesting research topics that would further the understanding of non-target impacts from neonicotinoids for policymakers, funding agencies, regulatory agencies, etc., and proposing other measures designed to minimize the impacts of pesticide use on human health and the environment.â The earlier review, issued in March, was heavily criticized for not including the option of banning neonicotinoids.
