Neonicotinoids in Quebec, PowerPoint from Government of Quebec
November 1, 2013
From PPt presentation from Government of Quebec:
In 2012, 100% of water samples analyzed (from puddles in treated fields): 100% contained chlothianidin and 60% contained thiamethosam residues.
In 2013, 87% of water samples analyzed contained chlothianidin and 73% contained thiamethoxam residues.
Impact of insecticide seed treatments on soil pest insects and agronomic parameters in grain corn production (CEROM) Season 1 results: No increased yield with the use of coated seeds.
Clothianidin, thiamethoxam and imadacloprid found in Quebec watercourses.
