UK denies pesticide use on sugar beets to protect bees, first such refusal in five years.
The UK government has denied an emergency request to use a neonicotinoid pesticide on sugar beet crops, citing risks to bees and other pollinators. This decision marks the first time in five years that such an application has been refused. Despite potential virus yellows outbreaks, the government remains committed to finding alternative methods to protect crops without harming pollinators.
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