Episode 145: Neonicotinoids in The UK

 Hi, I’m Stewart Spinks, and welcome to Episode 145 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.In This Week's Podcast: Here in the UK the Government has approved the emergency use of Neonicotinoids sending alarm bells ringing among some beekeeping and conservation groups. It's time to open the can of worms.Zukan Bee Feeds - Apipasta Fondants, Apipasta Plus Pollen Substitute, and Apimix SyrupsReferences relating to the Neonicotinoid Discussion:https://www.nrdc.org/experts/daniel-raichel/ten-things-you-always-wanted-know-about-neonicshttps://www.syngenta-us.com/thrive/research/untold-benefits.htmlhttps://environmentalevidencejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13750-016-0072-9https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-55566438https://unearthed.greenpeace.org/2020/07/08/bees-neonicotinoids-bayer-syngenta-eu-ban-loophole/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/09/pesticide-believed-kill-bees-authorised-use-england-eu-farmershttps://researchportal.northumbria.ac.uk/files/22065434/scy072.pdfhttps://training.fws.gov/resources/course-resources/pesticides/Terrestrial%20Effects/Goulson.pdfhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55766035Join Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website here Support the show