Toxicological Trivia from March 11,2010: In various parts of the world has been recorded in domestic bee populations the phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder. Although the problem seems to have a multifactorial origin, where various factors interact, experts agree that the weakening effect of insecticides is crucial to make the bees more vulnerable to pests and diseases. What insecticide recently was banned by the German authorities for their toxicity on bees?
a) Clothianidin;
b) Endosulfan;
c) Furadan.

Correct Answer a. Read more in Spanish article:  Clothianidin, highly toxic to bees