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Impact of pesticides on non-pollinator insect species remains unknown due to data gaps.

Conclusion
The impact of pesticides on insect species that are not pollinators remains not fully known due to the lack of data on pesticide accumulation in terrestrial environments and specific details of pesticide applications on managed land.
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Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 7 February 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Source
Committee Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Inquiry Insect decline and UK food security
Report Second Report - Insect decline and UK food security 07 Mar 2024 HC 326
View on Parliament website
Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age 2.5 yrs
Report published 07 Mar 2024