Neonicotinoids - EU Ban Possible ?

This insecticide class has been under threat for some time mainly due to the damage possibly caused to bees, a valuable component in crop production of broadacre field crops and in horticulture.

In the EU the products cannot be used on major bee activity crops - eg sunflowers, oilseed rape and maize -  now.

But a recent report is advocating a broader approach and a ban across the  EU might be an option that could be considered, at least outdoors.

More rationale discussion is canvassed here -
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/e-u-expected-to-vote-on-pesticide-ban-after-major-scientific-review/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sustainability&utm_content=link&utm_term=2018-03-01_featured-this-week

Given the importance of bees in the production of fruit and seed in many species most growers are careful with most insecticides, but problems can arise, and with this class of chemical  the active ingredient does seem to persist and move within the plant.