ENVS 3020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Clothianidin, Neonicotinoid, Ecotoxicology

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Environmental Sciences
• Course: ENVS 3020
• Professor: Ryan Prosser

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You will have to opportunity to let us know about your previous knowledge of neonics. Show off your expertise and/ or interests to the class by presenting a thought-provoking example of non- target effects of neonic use. Sharing your research ideas with your group is the first step in formulating a winning research proposal. To prepare for the research competition, we will relate what we have been learning about the history, classification, targets and biases of pesticide use to neonicotinoid insecticides. The toxicology and ecotoxicology of neonics provides background for your proposal and a preview of the next two units. Later we will explore how to effectively communicate facts about neonics and other potential contaminants for effective assessment of risk and regulation. You have likely heard of neonicotinoids or neonics in the media, in your other classes and/ or elsewhere. 2. 1) toxicity to vertebrates lower than predecessors (fig.