More than a million people Sunday had signed a petition urging the French government to ditch a law allowing the reintroduction of a banned pesticide experts say is deadly to bees.

A million people sign French petition against bringing back bee-killing pesticide Published: 20 Jul 2025 - 10:04 pm | Last Updated: 20 Jul 2025 - 10:07 pm ...

More than a million people had by Sunday signed a petition urging the French government to ditch a law allowing the reintroduction of a banned pesticide ...

French petition against return of bee-killing pesticide passes 1mn Anne RENAUT AFP Jul 20, 2025 Updated Jul 21, 2025 Beekeepers have branded the pesticide 'a bee killer' Ed JONES ...

On the other hand, beekeepers have branded the chemical "a bee killer". French scientists who have studied its disorientating effects on bees confirm it is toxic to them.