Neonicotinoids detected in drinking water in agricultural area
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 - 08:51
in Health & Medicine
Concern over the use of neonicotinoid pesticides is growing as studies find them in rivers and streams, and link them with declining bee populations and health effects in other animals. Now researchers report that in some areas, drinking water also contains the substances -- but they also have found that one treatment method can remove most of the pesticides.