World Bee Day 2024: Liberal Democrats call for tighter bans on pesticides
May 20th is World Bee Day 2024 and fresh efforts are needed to protect British bees say Oldham Liberal Democrats.
According to the British Beekeepers Association, British Bees are at risk because the government have lifted bans on harmful pesticides such as thiamethoxam and other neonicotinoids. The UK government have lifted a ban on these substances which can currently be used on crops despite the fact that a single teaspoon of these pesticides can deliver a fatal dose to as many as 1.25 billion bees.
Leader of Oldham Liberal Democrats councillor Howard Sykes MBE said, “We want to see tighter bans on pesticides to protect bees. The government must reinstate the bans that were in place for the most harmful substances. Those pesticides were taken out of use for a good reason.”
To mark World Bee Day 2024, people are encouraged to plant flowers and shrubs that help bees and other pollinators thrive in the UK.
According to the World Bee Day UK website, the best plants to go for are Lavender, Oregano, Borage Blue and Rhododendron.
More from councillor Sykes on protecting bees and pollinators
Bees under threat: Liberal Democrats call for pesticide ban – Howard Sykes (mycouncillor.org.uk)