Statement on the findings in recent studies investigating sub-lethal effects in bees of some neonicotinoids in consideration of the uses currently authorised in Europe

EFSA Journal

Volumn 10, Issue 6, 2012, Pages

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Author keywords

bumblebees; exposure; honeybees; nectar; Neonicotinoids; sub lethal effects

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EID: 85078386956     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2012.2752     Document Type: Article

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