Neonicotinoids, broad-spectrum systemic insecticides, are the fastest growing class of
insecticides worldwide and are now registered for use on hundreds of field crops in over 120 …

Neonicotinoid insecticides are successfully applied to control pests in a variety of
agricultural crops; however, they may not only affect pest insects but also non-target …

Developed to replace organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, neonicotinoids are
structurally similar to nicotine. The three main neonicotinoid insecticides, imidacloprid …

Neonicotinoids are the most widely used class of insecticides globally. However, the link
between farming practices and the extent of contamination of soils and crops by …

The colon microbiota is an important player in colorectal cancer (CRC) development, which
is responsible for most of the cancer-related deaths worldwide. During carcinogenesis, the …

Background Animal studies suggest that exposure to certain neonicotinoids may interfere
with the normal function of endocrine system in mammals. However, evidence from human …

Neonicotinoid insecticides are considered contaminants of concern due to their high toxicity
potential to non-target terrestrial and aquatic organisms. In this study we evaluated the …

The massive use of neonicotinoid insecticides has been repeatedly incriminated for their
impacts to avian populations. Some studies have reported contamination of granivorous …

Widespread agricultural use of systemic neonicotinoid insecticides has resulted in the
unintended contamination of aquatic environments. Water quality surveys regularly detect …

Brazil is the largest producer of sugarcane and the world's top pesticide market. Therefore,
environmental consequences are of concern. The aim of the present study was to evaluate …