Nine garden centre chains including B&Q and Homebase stock product containing neonicotinoid linked to bee declines, says Ethical Consumer
Garden centres are being urged to withdraw products which contain a type of pesticide linked to bee declines.
In its latest product guide, Ethical Consumer magazine said that nine of the UK’s leading garden centres including B&Q and Homebase were selling Provado Ultimate Bug Killer which contains a neonicotinoid chemical known as thiacloprid.
Environmental campaigners say that while thiacloprid is less toxic to bees than three other neonicotinoid pesticides which have been banned for use on crops attractive to honey bees , there is growing evidence the chemical harms the pollinating insects.
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