Anthranilic diamides could potentially replace neonicotinoid seed treatments and pyrethroid sprays
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - 10:32
in Biology & Nature
When used as foliar sprays, neonicotinoids have caused some concern among the general public because—like any pesticide—they can harm bees and other beneficial insects. However, using neonicotinoids as seed treatments minimizes these risks, and has become a commonly used tool for proactively protecting crops from insect damage. These seed treatments have benefits that include relatively low costs, low mammalian toxicity, and reduced worker handling of pesticides.