> Neonics are DESIGNED as a much more targeted pesticide.  Targeted to mean not getting on species other than the intended pest.

Flaw in the design then - they are certainly damaging bumblebees and probably doing even more damage to solitary bees - an area that we know so little about.  Seems that honey bees are usually able to survive by sheer force of numbers, but honey crops are probably reduced.

We have seen a general improvement in the condition of our bees since the EU moratorium came into place.  I would be over the moon if they were banned permanently.

Best wishes

Peter 
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W

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