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Costa Rica announces gradual ban on bee-killing pesticide used by farmers

Costa Rica will phase out the insecticide fipronil over two years to cut risks to bees and the environment while limiting disruption to farmers. Government officials announced the decision Friday. The move targets fipronil, a chemical widely used in agriculture and household products that has been linked to bee deaths. “This is an important step […] The post Costa Rica announces gradual ban on bee-killing pesticide used by farmers appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate .

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