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Neonicotinoid exposure disrupts bumblebee nest behavior, social networks, and thermoregulation
Neonicotinoid pesticides can negatively affect bee colonies, but the behavioral mechanisms by which these compounds impair colony growth remain unclear. Here, we investig …
A common neonicotinoid pesticide, thiamethoxam, impairs honey bee flight ability
Pesticides can pose environmental risks, and a common neonicotinoid pesticide, thiamethoxam, decreases homing success in honey bees. Neonicotinoids can alter bee navigati …
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