A number of blueberry growers in the Netherlands have been found to have violated pesticide regulations in the past year. The authorities visited 20 blueberry farms and discovered that nine of them had failed to comply with the rules. These violations were mostly related to the use of pesticides and the failure to follow mandatory measures that prevent pesticide drift, which can affect nearby areas and bodies of water.
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Pesticide Drift Issues
One of the substances that caused many of these violations is Exirel, a pesticide used to combat Suzuki fruit flies.
Although it is allowed for use under special clearance, growers must strictly adhere to regulations that protect bees, aquatic animals, and other wildlife. Four out of the nine growers who violated the rules had made mistakes while using Exirel.
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