Bee flower choices altered by pesticide exposureScientists have shown that low levels of pesticides
Bee flower choices altered by pesticide exposureScientists have shown that low levels of pesticides can impact the foraging behaviour of bumblebees on wild flowers, changing their flower preferences and hindering their ability to learn the skills needed to extract nectar and pollen.Bees and other insects pollinate many of the world’s important food crops and wild plants, and have been threatened in recent years. The study is the first to explore how pesticides may impact the ability of bumblebees to forage from common wildflowers in the UK that have complex shapes. Read moreImage credits: westpark (top), Chris Fifield-Smith (bottom) -- source link
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