Understanding the Impact of Pesticides
BeeLife aims to bridge the gap between citizens, farmers, and policymakers by sharing clear, science-based, and accessible information on what pesticides are, why they affect bees and the environment, the unexpected consequences they have and the alternatives that exist to protect biodiversity and crops.
BEELIFE’S VIEWS
Learning from the Small to Protect the Great
Caring for the air we breathe, the water we drink, the soil we cultivate, and the food we eat isn’t just an environmental goal, it’s common sense. By observing insects and pollinators, small yet vital, we begin to see the fragile balance that sustains life.
Science-driven, curiosity-guided, responsibility-inspired.
Explore BeeLife’s vision on innovation, research, and the future of pesticide regulation.
PESTICIDE HISTORY
From the First Warnings to Today’s Challenges
Change begins with observation. The decline of honeybee colonies revealed a bigger truth: some innovations don’t deliver the benefits they promise. Three decades of research have exposed hidden pesticide effects and driven a major shift in environmental risk assessment.
Read the full story: “From Crisis to Awareness – Bee Guidance Document Saga”
LISTENING TO EUROPE
What Citizens Are Asking for a Healthier Future
What are citizens asking?
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76% worry about pesticide impacts on their health.
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82% are strongly concerned about environmental effects.
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59% say EU funding for farmers should depend on using low-risk methods.
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73% support making IPM mandatory across the EU.
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85% want pesticides suspended if evidence shows potential harm.
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62% think glyphosate should be banned (70% in France, 68% in Germany).
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32% see “low or no pesticide use” as a key part of sustainable food.
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1.1M+ citizens signed the Save Bees and Farmers initiative calling for a pesticide phase-out.
(sources: Pesticide Action Network Europe and BeeLife)
EUROPEAN POLICY
Building Europe’s Path to a Toxic-Free Future
Europe has taken key steps to protect pollinators, people, and nature, from the Sustainable Use Directive to the SUR and the Nature Restoration Law. All aim to reduce pesticide risks and restore vital ecosystems.
At BeeLife, we make these complex policies clear and meaningful, because protecting bees means protecting our air, water, soil, and food.
Discover how European regulations are shaping a safer, healthier future for all.
PESTICIDE ALTERNATIVES
Integrated and Preventive Solutions
Research across Europe shows that farming can thrive without harmful pesticides.
IPM, ecological engineering, and biological control help protect crops while restoring ecosystem balance. These approaches share one vision: work with nature, not against it.
Explore real-world examples and the science behind these solutions in our overview.
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Urgent Call to Action
Support an urgent campaign to counteract plans to weaken critical EU pesticide regulations.
To engage key decision-makers, we have integrated a dedicated widget on this page.
This tool allows users to swiftly and directly contact EU Commissioners with a pre-drafted message urging the preservation of the current pesticide law.
Use the PAN europe widget below to make your voice heard before December 15th!
CONTACT US
Together, we make a difference! If you want to become a BeeLife member, supporter, or ambassador, contact us today!