Abstract Exposure to Plant Protection Products, PPPs,(fungicides, herbicides and
insecticides) is a significant stressor for bees and other pollinators, and has recently been …

As synthetic pesticides play a major role in pollinator decline worldwide, biopesticides have
been gaining increased attention to develop more sustainable methods for pest …

Insects are facing a multitude of anthropogenic stressors, and the recent decline in their
biodiversity is threatening ecosystems and economies across the globe. We investigated the …

Pollination by insects is an essential service for the conservation of plant biodiversity, since it
increases the rate of fertilization of flowers and therefore increases the quality and quantity …

Background Bee pollen is a natural apicultural product that is becoming popular among
health-conscious consumers due to its wide variety of nutrients and bioactive substances …

Glyphosate (GLY) is an herbicide widely used in agriculture. First considered as non-toxic or
slightly toxic to bees, GLY and its different formulations have shown, more recently, to affect …

The honeybee Apis mellifera is an important pollinator in both undisturbed and agricultural
ecosystems. Its great versatility as an experimental model makes it an excellent proxy to …

Understanding the causes of the decline in bee population has attracted intensive attention
worldwide. The indiscriminate use of agrochemicals is a persistent problem due to their …

Honeybees (Apis mellifera) play an important role in agriculture worldwide. Several factors
including agrochemicals can affect honey bee health including habitat fragmentation …

The worldwide decline in pollinating insects is alarming. One of the main anthropogenic
drivers is the massive use of pesticides in agriculture. Risk assessment procedures test …