Insects in German nature reserves are contaminated with a large number of pesticides. This is the result of a new study published in the scientific journal “Scientific Reports”, in which the Entomological Association Krefeld was involved.
The investigation according to insects in German nature reserves are contaminated with an average of 16 different pesticides. Since the active ingredients can reduce insect populations and thus impair the functionality of ecosystems, the researchers advocate creating spacious buffer zones around nature reserves in which the use of pesticides is drastically restricted. This demand is supported by the Federal Environment Agency. “That is a good idea,” said Dirk Süßenbach, UBA expert for pesticides, on request.
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