Science & Technology

Study Finds Pesticides Can Cause Brain Damage in Bees

According to the European Food Safety Authority

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Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2013.  Two studies released Wednesday support the findings of the European Food Safety Authority that neonicotinoid insecticides pose an unacceptable risk to bees. The pair of British studies indicate that neonicotinoids and miticides cause brain damage, compromising bee survival.