Understanding the impact of neonicotinoid insecticides on agriculture and the environment
Neonicotinoids, commonly referred to as neonics, are a class of neuro-active insecticides that have become pervasive in modern agriculture. Chemically similar to nicotine, these insecticides have become the most widely used pesticide in the world for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests such as aphids, whiteflies, and other sap-feeding insects. However, while their