Beekeepers appeal against use of harmful pesticides

Greenpeace and representatives of several beekeeping organizations appealed to Minister of Agriculture Krzysztof Ardanowski asking to withdraw his consent for use of pesticides harmful to bees. The approval for use of neonicotinoid pesticides was issued in July. The head of the Polish Beekeeping Association Waldemar Kudła pointed out that although the work of pollinating insects is free, its value reaches PLN 4 billion annually. The ministry replied to the appeal that the measure is temporary and was caused, among others, by weather conditions.