Moving past neonicotinoids and honeybees: A systematic review of existing research on other insecticides and bees
Environmental Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
235, P. 116612 - 116612
Published: July 14, 2023
Synthetic
pesticides
(e.g.
herbicides,
fungicides
and
insecticides)
are
used
widely
in
agriculture
to
protect
crops
from
pests,
weeds
disease.
However,
their
use
also
comes
with
a
range
of
environmental
concerns.
One
key
concern
is
the
effect
insecticides
on
non-target
organisms
such
as
bees,
who
provide
pollination
services
for
wild
plants.
This
systematic
literature
review
quantifies
existing
research
bees
broadly,
then
focuses
more
specifically
non-neonicotinoid
non-honeybees.
We
find
that
articles
honeybees
(Apis
sp.)
account
80%
all
research,
other
combined
making
up
20%.
Neonicotinoids
were
studied
34%
across
most
insecticide
class
non-honeybees
overall,
almost
three
times
many
studies
than
second
class.
Of
classes
non-honeybees,
pyrethroids
organophosphates
followed
by
carbamates,
represented
bee
taxa
bumblebees
(Bombus),
leaf-cutter
(Megachile)
mason
(Osmia).
Research
has
taken
place
several
countries,
highest
numbers
Brazil
US,
notable
gaps
countries
Asia,
Africa
Oceania.
Mortality
was
type,
while
sub-lethal
effects
behaviour
less
studied.
Few
tested
how
influenced
multiple
pressures,
climate
change
co-occurring
(cocktail
effects).
As
anthropogenic
pressures
do
not
occur
isolation,
we
suggest
future
addresses
these
knowledge
gaps.
Given
changing
global
patterns
use,
increasing
inclusion
both
pesticide
risk
assessment,
there
need
expanding
beyond
its
current
state
ensure
strong
scientific
evidence
base
development
assessment
associated
policy.
Language: Английский
Exploring relationships between time of day and pollinator activity in the context of pesticide use
Basic and Applied Ecology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
72, P. 74 - 81
Published: June 15, 2023
Pesticide
exposure
can
be
harmful
to
insect
pollinators
and
the
ecosystem
services
they
provide.
As
pesticide
guidelines
warn
against
applying
such
products
when
are
active,
it
is
important
determine
how
pollinator
activity
changes
with
time
of
day
most
appropriate
spray
these
chemicals.
We
walked
transects
from
sunrise
sunset
in
oilseed
rape
(Brassica
napus
L.)
fields
Ireland
capture
abundance
honeybees,
bumblebees,
solitary
bees,
hoverflies
across
daylight
hours.
also
recorded
representative
species
three
bee
groups
at
their
nests
similar
periods
compare
field
observations.
Peak
was
mid-afternoon
fewer
individuals
early
morning
late
evening
for
all
groups.
At
nest
we
observed
patterns
that
broadly
reflected
but
indicated
bees
active
earlier
later
than
those
on
crop.
However,
there
were
differences
between
Overall,
honeybee
found
peak
middle
day,
while
bumblebee
more
consistent
throughout
Hoverflies
relatively
abundant
increased
number
towards
afternoon
evening.
Our
results
confirm
current
recommendations
application
should
avoided
active.
diversity
responses
within
accounted
shaping
guidelines,
clearly
defining
optimal
timings
end
users
difficult
needs
further
consideration
as
will
vary
regions
crops.
Further
research
explore
impacts
efficacy
residues
post-application
allow
full
evaluation
practical
beneficial
timing
may
aiming
protect
exposure.
Language: Английский
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Beekeepers on Pesticide Risk Mitigation and Bee Mortality in Southwest Ethiopia
Environmental Health Insights,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19
Published: March 1, 2025
Background:
Honey
bees
(Apis
mellifera)
are
vital
for
pollination,
plant
survival,
and
crop
production.
Poor
disclosure
of
farmers’
perceptions
bee
health
mortality
limits
interventions
risk
reduction.
This
study
aims
to
assess
the
knowledge,
attitudes,
practices
beekeepers
on
pesticide
mitigation
in
Southwest
Ethiopia.
Methods:
A
community-based
cross-sectional
was
conducted
420
randomly
selected
beekeepers.
The
data
were
collected
through
interviews
using
a
structured
questionnaire.
Factors
associated
with
their
intention
action
mitigate
risks
analyzed
logistic
regression.
Explanatory
variables
P
-value
.05
or
less
included
multivariable
model,
than
reported
as
factors
outcome
variable.
Hosmer
Lemeshow
tests
used
check
model
fit.
Results:
found
that
overall
54.3%
practice
safe
beekeeping
adopt
measures.
training
[AOR:
3.85;
95%
C.I.
2.19-6.76],
knowledge
4.18;
2.44-7.16],
attitudes
toward
pesticides
2.41;
1.51-3.84]
significantly
influenced
practices.
Those
3.85
times
more
likely
mitigation,
while
those
good
4.18
likely,
positive
2.41
practice.
Conclusion
recommendations:
reveals
half
measures,
by
training,
risks,
attitudes.
Key
apiculture
players
can
benefit
from
behavioral
improve
thereby
mitigating
risks.
Language: Английский
Mitigation measures for addressing gender bias in artificial intelligence within healthcare settings: a critical area of sociological inquiry
AI & Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 18, 2024
Language: Английский
Non-target effects of biopesticides on stingless bees (Apidae, Meliponini): recent trends and insights
Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100580 - 100580
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Nature’s Workforce: Understanding the Role of Wild Bees in Agroecosystems
CABI eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 209 - 230
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Language: Английский
Nature’s Workforce: Understanding the Role of Wild Bees in Agroecosystems
CABI eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 209 - 230
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Large-scale
agroecosystems
are
often
a
mosaic
of
different
annual
and
perennial
crops,
semi-natural
habitats,
natural
habitats
within
various
land-use
systems.
In
these
systems,
pest
beneficial
insect
population
patterns
increase
decline
at
varying
degrees
across
crops.
Different
biotic
abiotic
interactions
systems
influence
patterns,
such
as
landscape
configurations,
climatic
conditions,
on-farm
practices.
Pollination
by
insects
is
critical
ecosystem
service
necessary
to
produce
most
including
those
providing
essential
nutrients
for
food
security.
When
managed
appropriately,
agricultural
landscapes
can
provide
habitat
many
species.
However,
we
amid
an
unprecedented
in
wild
pollinator
populations,
diversity,
health
worldwide.
dominate
North
American,
European,
selected
other
rural
worldwide,
covering
roughly
137
million
ha
the
United
States
alone.
This
anthropogenic
intensification
reduces
or
land
harboring
pollinators
diverse
floral
resources.
While
there
forms
pollinators,
pollination
ecologists
would
agree
that
bees
(Hymenoptera:
Anthophila)
recognized
predominant
plants.
chapter
will
dive
into
relationship
between
crops
they
pollinate
large-scale
(including
honey
bees,
non-bee
pollinators),
benefits
from
integrated
management
(IPPM)
Implementing
landscape-scale
conservation
strategies,
promoting
restoration,
reducing
pesticide
use,
creating
resources,
enhancing
connectivity,
help
support
resilient
populations.
Language: Английский