Threads / Pathway Action Plans for Invasive Non-native Species / A new approach to the use of certain neonicotinoids on crop…
Policy Paper Published 21 Dec 2024 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs ↗ View on GOV.UK

A new approach to the use of certain neonicotinoids on crops grown in England

This policy statement explains the government's plans to tighten controls on neonicotinoid pesticides.

↓
Attachments
▤ Verbatim text from source document

The government has committed to end the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in England that are known to pose a risk to bees and other pollinators. The neonicotinoids in question are clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam.

This policy statement on a new approach to the use of certain neonicotinoids on crops grown in England, sets out the government’s plans to deliver this commitment.