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<p>The Government remains of the view that decisions on the use of pesticides should
be based on a careful scientific assessment of the risks. Pesticides that carry unacceptable
risks to pollinators should not be authorised.</p><p> </p><p>Three neonicotinoids
are currently subject to restrictions which normally prohibit their use on a number
of crops. The UK has fully implemented these restrictions. We have also said that
we support further restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticides based on an assessment
of the evidence, including that they may have an impact on soils.</p><p> </p><p>Currently,
ornamental plants can be treated with neonicotinoids if the plant is grown in a greenhouse,
is treated after flowering, or doesn’t flower until the year after treatment.</p>
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