Health Canada is proposing a ban on almost all uses of a controversial neonicotinoid pesticide called imidacloprid, saying it is seeping into Canadian waterways at levels that can harm insects and the ecosystem. Today, Health Canada released its draft risk assessment for imidacloprid for public comment. Based on its findings for imidacloprid, Health Canada is launching "special reviews" of two other widely used neonicotinoids: clothiandin and thiamethoxam. It's used to control pests on a large number of agricultural crops, from cereals and grains to Christmas trees and ornamentals, says Health Canada. "Health Canada is taking the findings of the re-evaluation of this pesticide seriously, and is taking action to further protect the environment," she said.

Source: CBC News November 24, 2016 01:00 UTC