Neonicotinoids are a group of nicotine‐related chemicals widely used as insecticides in
agriculture. Several studies have shown measurable quantities of neonicotinoids in the …

The wide application of neonicotinoid insecticides in soil may affect soil microbial
community, yet the information is limited. This study first reports the effects of thiamethoxam …

In this study, the sorption, desorption and degradation of three neonicotinoids, imidacloprid
(IMI), clothianidin (CLO) and thiacloprid (THI), and their effects on microorganisms in four …

Neonicotinoids, a class of systemic insecticides, have been widely used for decades against
various insect pests. Previous studies have reported non-target effects of neonicotinoids on …

Wheat aphids damage wheat plants directly by feeding on them and indirectly by
transmitting plant pathogenic viruses, both of which result in low yield and plant death. Due …

Neonicotinoids are among the most widely used insecticides worldwide, and as such, have
garnered increasing attention from the scientific community in regards to their potentially …

The phyllosphere and soil are dynamic habitats for microbial communities. Non-pathogenic
microbiota, including leaf and soil beneficial bacteria, plays a crucial role in plant growth and …

Understanding of neonicotinoid insecticides toxicity on non-target organisms, such as bees,
has indirectly promoted their soil treatment use. However, their effect on soil ecosystems …

Lowbush blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) are a crop of economic significance to Atlantic
Canada, Quebec, and Maine. The fruit is produced by the management of naturally …

Neonicotinoid pesticides are widely used within agroecosystems. Due to their systemic
nature and high solubility, neonicotinoids are frequently recorded in soil, water, untreated …