Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27980344

23 June 2014 Last updated at 22:16 ET

Widespread impacts of neonicotinoids 'impossible to deny'
Matt McGrath By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent, BBC News

Neonicotinoid pesticides are causing significant damage to a wide range of beneficial species and are a key factor in the decline of bees, say scientists.

Researchers, who have carried out a four-year review of the literature, say the evidence of damage is now "conclusive".

The scientists say the threat to nature is the same as that once posed by the notorious chemical DDT.

Manufacturers say the pesticides are not harming bees or other species...