Neonicotinoids in sugar beet cultivation in Central and Northern Europe: Efficacy and environmental impact of neonicotinoid seed treatments and alternative measures
Sugar beet seed treatments with neonicotinoids effectively control most insect pests. Effective alternatives against the highly damaging Myzus persicae are not available. Exposure of non-target organisms via dust drift at sowing or guttation is unlikely. Pests aren't present in every year/field providing possibilities for insecticide reduction. Integrated pest and resistance management concepts are needed.