Effects of the insecticide acetamiprid and the fungicide azoxystrobin on locomotion activity and mushroom bodies of solitary bee Centris analis

R Tadei, CI da Silva, ECM da Silva, O Malaspina - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

Biological damage of monocrotaline on the brain and intestinal tissues of Apis mellifera

Q Hua, X Chi, Y Wang, B Xu - Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, 2024 - Elsevier
Monocrotaline (MCT) is a toxic alkaloid present in plants, posing a threat to animals in
terrestrial ecosystems. However, little is known about its potential impacts on pollinating …

Parasite-insecticide interactions: The impact of Nosema ceranae and fenpyroximate on honeybees (Apis mellifera)

X Zheng, X Wang, J Yang, W Peng, Y Zhao - Journal of Asia-Pacific …, 2024 - Elsevier
Honeybees are susceptible to parasitic infections. As a consequence, beekeepers often
apply pesticides in their hives. This approach will also affect the health of bees while …