Le Parlement français a adopté un projet de loi agricole qui pourrait permettre à l'Anses de réautoriser l'acétamipride et le flupyradifurone, deux pesticides interdits en France. Des études scientifiques soulignent leur toxicité pour les pollinisateurs et l'environnement, avec des incertitudes sur la santé humaine.
La filière française de la noisette, notamment dans le Lot-et-Garonne et le Tarn-et-Garonne, fait face à une crise majeure due à des parasites comme la punaise diabolique et le balanin, causant des pertes de récolte allant jusqu'à 30% et menaçant la survie des producteurs.
New research from North Carolina State University reveals that widespread backyard insecticide spraying in the eastern U.S. is causing Asian tiger mosquitoes to develop resistance to chemicals like pyrethroids. Genetic markers for resistance were found in 84% of sampled residential blocks in Wake County, NC, with higher prevalence in wealthier areas.
New research from NC State University reveals that widespread backyard insecticide spraying in the eastern U.S., particularly in wealthier areas of Wake County, North Carolina, is causing Asian tiger mosquitoes to rapidly develop genetic resistance to pyrethroids, making them harder to control and raising public health concerns.
Une association révèle la présence de néonicotinoïdes dans des miels importés et le Nutella, relançant le débat sur les pesticides avant l'examen d'un projet de loi agricole.
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 to shield Monsanto (now Bayer) from liability in a lawsuit claiming its Roundup weed killer caused cancer, affirming that federal law preempts state-level failure-to-warn claims regarding pesticide labels. The decision impacts thousands of similar lawsuits.
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 to shield Monsanto (now Bayer) from liability in state-level lawsuits claiming its Roundup weed killer caused cancer, citing federal preemption under FIFRA. The decision, a victory for Bayer, clarifies pesticide labeling authority, though dissenting justices argued it leaves plaintiffs without remedy.
Face à une récolte record de cerises, les 2 000 producteurs français appellent les consommateurs à en acheter pour éviter le gaspillage. Les prix restent élevés en raison de la récolte manuelle et de l'interdiction d'utiliser certains insecticides.
Des melons charentais et Galia vendus chez Lidl et Aldi en France font l'objet de rappels en raison d'un dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides, notamment de flonicamide. Il est conseillé de ne pas les consommer et de les rapporter en magasin.
Six hotel staff and pest control workers went on trial in Turkey charged with causing the deaths of a German family of four poisoned by insecticide at a hotel in Istanbul. Six-year-old Kadir Muhammet and his sister Masal (3) died on November 13, followed by mother Çiğdem on November 14 and father Servet on November 17. The tragedy involved a seven-minute delay before a receptionist opened the door for medics.
Conservationists and researchers are calling for stricter regulations on pet flea treatments after finding widespread insecticide contamination in UK songbird feathers, which may harm bird health and reproduction.
