Pesticide cocktails harm bumblebees in European fields

by Philippa Kaur 28 November 2023, 23:00 99 Views

RESEARCH BRIEFINGS
29 November 2023

Exposure to the complex mix of pesticides used in agriculture in Europe significantly reduces bumblebees’ health. This suggests that current risk-assessment processes, in which pesticides are assessed separately, are not fit for purpose. Continuous monitoring is needed to quantify the real-world effects of pesticides on pollinator health.

Source: Ecology - nature.com

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Pesticide cocktails harm bumblebees in European fields

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