This common pesticide may be quietly wiping out future bumblebees
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ecotopical.comThis common pesticide may be quietly wiping out future bumblebees
A next-generation pesticide designed to kill crop pests may also be interfering with the reproductive health of bumblebees. Researchers discovered that low-dose exposure to sulfoxaflor changed gene activity, especially in tissues involved in reproduction, raising concerns about long-term impacts on bee populations. Because pollinators are essential for about one-third of the world's food production, finding ways to protect them while controlling pests has become increasingly important.
Recent research indicates that the pesticide sulfoxaflor, used to combat agricultural pests, may compromise the reproductive health of honeybees. The study, conducted by the Georgia Institute of Technology, reveals alterations in the genetic activity of bees exposed to low doses of the compound, raising concerns about the long-term impact on populations of these essential pollinators. Impact of sulfoxaflor on the reproductive health of bees The …
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