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This research aims to estimate and interpret neonicotinoid use trends in U.S. field crops since 1994, focusing on seed treatments.

Large-Scale Deployment of Seed Treatments Has Driven Rapid Increase in Use of Neonicotinoid Insecticides and Preemptive Pest Management in U.S. Field Crops

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This research aims to estimate and interpret neonicotinoid use trends in U.S. field crops since 1994, focusing on seed treatments.
Synthesis of publicly available data on neonicotinoid use.
Analysis of trends from 1994 to 2011, particularly regarding seed-applied products.
Neonicotinoid use surged from 2003 to 2011, with 34-44% of soybeans and 79-100% of maize treated in 2011.
Current trends indicate further increases in neonicotinoid applications across more crop species.
Targeted reduction efforts could decrease neonicotinoid use without impacting yields or economic outcomes.

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Synthesis of data reveals rising neonicotinoid use in field crops, highlighting implications for pest management.

Douglas et al. (2015) studied this question.

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