EU top scientists ask for much better protection of bugs from

EU Top Scientists Ask for Much Better Protection of Bugs From Pesticides - Organic Consumers

EU Top Scientists Ask for Much Better Protection of Bugs From PesticidesJune 30, 2025 | Source: PANE | by Pesticide Action Network Europe We often hear about the importance of bees for pollination,  but a vast and diverse world of countless other tiny creatures, known as arthropods, are working tirelessly to keep our ecosystems healthy and our food systems functioning. Beetles, woodlice, millipedes, spiders and others are overlooked as mere “bug…

EU top scientists ask for much better protection of bugs from

In a recent letter, the European Academies' Science Advisory Council (EASAC) is demanding a complete overhaul of how the EU assesses the risks of pesticides to non-target arthropods. Their message is clear: the current approach is simply not good enough. They highlight the critical flaws in the existing guidance and lay out clear scientific recommendations to ensure the revised document leads to meaningful protection. We often hear about the imp…