3. What kinds of plants are the Neonicotinoids used on? Are they used only on pl

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3. What kinds of plants are the Neonicotinoids used on? Are they used only on plants? 4. What are the risks associated with Neonicotinoids? a) for humans b) for bees c) for birds 5. Can the Neonicotinoids leave the plants after a certain amount of time? How long? 6. Look up online, call and find out the names of three garden centers/nurseries within the 50 mile radius of Twin Cities that do NOT sell plants with Neonicotinoids. Name of the garden Address and phone center/plant nursery number What kinds of plants do they sell? Why do they not sell plants with Neonicotinoids

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3. Neonicotinoids are the insecticides that act on nervous system of insects; their structure is similar to nicotine. Neonicotinoids have less toxic effects on birds and mammals than organophosphates, but they are toxic to bees. Thus, neonicotinoids are used on plants only those are not attractive to the bees.

Neonicotinoids also have veterinary applications. Eg: Dinotefuran is used in in baits against house and spot-ons for dogs and cats against fleas.

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