Concept

Neonicotinoids

Properties

SES ID
  • 417873
Notation
  • 417873
In scheme
Broader
Definition
  • Neuro-active insecticides chemically similar to nicotine, controversial because of their possible effects on bee populations; this concern led to a 2-year EU-wide ban on use from December 2013.
History note
  • Added in June 2015 after discussion at PQ meeting.