Pesticide use in agriculture threatens non-target insects such as bees. Considering the
ecological and economic relevance of native bees, such as Scaptotrigona postica, and the …

Under realistic environmental conditions, bees are often exposed to multiple stressors,
especially Varroa destructor and pesticides. In this study, the effects of exposure to NOAEC …

The indiscriminate use of pesticides is one of the factors directly impacting bee populations.
However, limited information is available on the pesticide effects on solitary bees, especially …

The widespread use of pesticides in agriculture has been linked to declines in bee
populations worldwide. Imidacloprid is a widely used systemic insecticide that can be found …

Bees are important for maintaining ecosystems, pollinating crops and producing marketable
products. In recent years, a decline in bee populations has been reported, with multifactorial …

Human crop production has benefitted from developments in the use of natural and
formulated chemical substances to control pathogens and insect herbivores. However …

Imidacloprid and other neonicotinoid insecticides severely impact the performance and
survival of honey bees and other pollinators. In the present study, we focused on the gene …

Pesticide use is a major factor contributing to the global decline in bee populations.
Sublethal effects, such as behavior alterations, are neglected in pesticide regulation for …

The stingless bee Melipona scutellaris performs buzz pollination, effectively pollinating
several wild plants and crops with economic relevance. However, most research has …

BACKGROUND The stingless bee, Trigona spinipes, is an important pollinator of numerous
native and cultivated plants. Trigona spinipes populations can be negatively impacted by …