More pesticides to be pulled from shelves123rf. Neonicotinoids in pesticides are linked to the decline in the number of bees around the world. Bunnings' decision to stop selling pesticides containing neonicotinoids will affect products from several manufacturers, including Yates and Kiwicare. Yesterday, it announced it would cease sales of such pesticides in New Zealand and Australia stores by the end of this year. Pesticides containing neonicotinoids are mainly used to control common pests such as aphids, thrips and white fly on vegetables such as brassicas, cucurbits, onions and stone fruit.

Source: Stuff January 15, 2018 03:22 UTC