> Right, and following the precautionary principle, since we cannot know the effects until they have been used in the field, therefore they should never be used at all. No new products, period.
Is not the use of neonicotinoids simply following the precautionary principle?
Plants are poisoned as a precaution against pests that might, or might not, attack the plant at some time in the future - and if they do, they might, or might not, do sufficient damage to warrant treatment.
Ironic?
Best wishes
Peter
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