neonicotinoid
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8.8
- noun
- /ˌniːoʊˈnɪkəˌtɪnɔɪd/
- Specialized
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neonicotinoide
- The results confirm the presence of neonicotinoid-resistant aphids in many of the stone fruit orchards of southern France and northeast Spain, as well as in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.
- neonicotinoid pesticides
- neonicotinoid residues
- use of neonicotinoids
Examples
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Clothianidin is a neonicotinoid insecticide that is both persistent and systemic.
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In response to demonstrations that honeybees are indeed injured by neonicotinoids, these pesticides have become restricted in parts of Europe.
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In general, compounds known as pyrethroids and neonicotinoids were the best performers, according to the researchers.
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Pyrethroid and neonicotinoid residues were still killing sharpshooters after 28 days.
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For example, based on current workplan schedules for the neonicotinoids, the registrants are generating exposure and effects data to be submitted to the EPA by the end of 2015.
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Neonicotinoids and synthetic pyrethroids are cheap, but not as cheap as DDT (and they also have defects).
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In response to a letter from several senators, Jim Jones, acting assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, said that although the agency is concerned about potential pesticides' impacts on bees, it does not intend to further accelerate its review of neonicotinoid pesticides, which some beekeepers and environmental groups are blaming for bee kills.
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The use of neonicotinoids in agriculture has raised concerns about their impact on pollinator health.
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Farmers often rely on neonicotinoids to manage insect pests that threaten their crops.
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Legislation is being considered to regulate the application of neonicotinoids due to environmental risks.
How Toxic
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7.5
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8.9
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4.1
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8.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
neonicotinoid = nicotinoid (semi-transparent) = neo + nicotine + oid
The prefix 'neo-' suggests newness, but the specific application to insecticides is specialized.
Etymology
Neonicotinoid is formed from neo- meaning 'new', nicotine (the tobacco chemical), and -oid meaning 'like', so the name means a 'new' chemical 'like' nicotine and refers to an insect-killing chemical used on crops.