US T&O sector values neonicotinoids

A survey of the US turf and ornamental sector has found that neonicotinoid insecticides are some of the most used products and that there are few available alternatives. The study was conducted by the independent consulting firm, AgInformatics, on behalf of the neonicotinoid insecticide manufacturers, Bayer CropScience, Syngenta, Sumitomo Chemical subsidiary Valent USA Corporation and Mitsui Chemicals Agro. An earlier AgInformatics study commissioned by the coalition found that neonicotinoid insecticides were most valued by North American maize, soybean and canola growers in 2013.