Taking account of environment of bees to better evaluate insecticide-related risks
Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 20:32
in Psychology & Sociology
The level of sensitivity of bees to the adverse effects of pesticides varies as a function of environmental conditions, research shows. Scientists observed that a neonicotinoid insecticide disturbed their ability to find their bearings, particularly in a complex landscape and under unfavorable weather conditions.