Neonicotinoids

These chemicals, derived from nicotine, are called neonicotinoids. ❋ Dan Rather (2011)

Scientists have focused on a new group of pesticides known as neonicotinoids, which have spiked in popularity because they are safe for people, Frazier said. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The chemicals, known as neonicotinoids, are synthetic form of nicotine that is applied to seeds and taken up by the plant into its tissue as it grows. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A new class of pesticides called neonicotinoids may well be involved. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The environmental group, the Sierra Club, suspects chemically coated seeds called neonicotinoids, an artificial form of nicotine, to be the problem, the Star-Telegram said. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Clothianidin is in a family of pesticides called"neonicotinoids". ❋ John DeCock (2011)

Clothianidin is in a family of pesticides called "neonicotinoids". ❋ John DeCock (2011)

What France and Germany have done is ban a class of insecticides called neonicotinoids (or ❋ Unknown (2008)

Sources within the EPA tell us that agency scientists have been voicing concern over the neonicotinoids since they first came up for registration over 15 years ago with special concern raised over impact to honey bees. ❋ Dan Rather (2011)

Chemical companies say neonicotinoids are safe for bees. ❋ Dan Rather (2011)