Permethrin and imidacloprid, banned in Europe, were found in UK rivers at levels above safe limits for wildlife, likely originating from pet medicines.
Permethrin and imidacloprid – used to kill parasites like fleas and ticks on pets – were banned in Europe in 2002 and 2018 as a danger to aquatic life and pollinators. Along with fipronil, another insecticide found in 483 pet products, at least one of these chemicals was found in 109 of 283 river sites tested by the Environment Agency at levels above accepted safe limits for wildlife.
“The Government could show ban these harmful substances to support vets and animal lovers in shifting to less-polluting alternatives.” According to a 2021 survey by the British Veterinary Association, 98 per cent of vets said they were concerned about the effect on the environment of chemicals used in pet medicines. Andre Menache, a veterinary surgeon and director of the Progressive Vets Association, said: “We have known about the environmental impacts of parasiticides for many years.
Insecticides Pet Medicines UK Rivers Wildlife Pollution
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