Science Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(1), С. 27 - 42
Опубликована: Март 25, 2024
Honey
bees
are
important
pollinators
that
support
food
security
and
nature’s
biodiversity.
They
also
a
source
of
various
honey
bee-derived
products
(api-products)
used
in
the
food,
pharmaceutical,
cosmetic
industries.
However,
biological,
chemical
physical
factors
threaten
population
biodiversity
feral
managed
bees.
These
challenges
have
not
been
elaborated
upon
Pakistani
context;
therefore,
this
review
aims
to
identify
describe
menaces
domesticated
populations
Pakistan.
Four
bee
species
reported
country,
with
Western
(Apis
mellifera)
currently
being
main
species.
Climate
change
urbanization
altering
habitats
Additionally,
agrochemicals
extensively
manage
emerging
pests,
exacerbating
environmental
pollution.
The
air
quality
majority
urban
areas
is
toxic
for
Although
remote
forest
can
provide
habitat
these
insects,
low
cover
non-sustainable
silviculture
still
significant
hurdles.
Microplastics
antimicrobials
impacting
fitness
appear
their
products,
making
it
One-Health
issue.
Electromagnetic
signals
influence
health
behavior.
Overall,
all
colony
fitness,
ultimately
causing
declines
both
wild
purpose
information
assist
decision-makers,
researchers,
beekeepers
educators
comprehending
obstacles
faced
by
within
context
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
912, С. 169362 - 169362
Опубликована: Дек. 20, 2023
Scientific
research
on
the
impact
of
microplastics
(MPs)
in
terrestrial
systems
is
still
emerging,
but
it
has
confirmed
adverse
health
effects
organisms
exposed
to
plastics.
Although
recent
studies
have
shown
toxicological
individual
MPs
polymers
honey
bees,
different
polymer
combinations
cognitive
and
behavioural
performance
remain
unknown.
To
fill
this
knowledge
gap,
we
investigated
oral
exposure
spherical
brain
accumulation
bee
Apis
mellifera.
We
evaluated
acute
toxicity,
after
a
two-day
exposure,
polystyrene
(PS
-
4.8-5.8
μm)
plexiglass
(Poly(methyl
methacrylate),
or
PMMA
1-40
MPs,
combination
two
(MIX),
at
environmentally
relevant
one
higher
concentration
(0.5,
5
50
mg
L
Environmental Pollution,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
352, С. 124087 - 124087
Опубликована: Май 2, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
growing
and
ubiquitous
environmental
pollutants
represent
one
of
the
greatest
contemporary
challenges
caused
by
human
activities.
Current
research
has
predominantly
examined
singular
toxicological
effects
individual
polymers,
neglecting
prevailing
reality
organisms
confronted
with
complex
contaminant
mixtures
potential
synergistic
effects.
To
fill
this
gap,
we
investigated
lethal
sublethal
two
common
MPs,
polystyrene
(PS
-
4.8-5.8
μm)
poly(methyl
methacrylate)
(PMMA
1-40
μm),
their
combination
(MIX),
on
pollinating
insect
Apis
mellifera.
For
each
treatment,
evaluated
oral
toxicity
ecologically
relevant
higher
concentration
(0.5,
5
50
mg/L)
analysed
immune
system
worker
survival.
As
activation
can
alter
cuticular
hydrocarbon
profile
honey
bees,
used
gas
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
(GC-MS)
to
investigate
whether
MPs
lead
changes
in
chemical
foragers
behavioural
assay
test
such
affect
patterns
social
recognition,
undermining
overall
colony
integrity.
The
results
indicate
an
additive
negative
effect
PS
PMMA
bee
survival
response,
even
at
concentrations.
Furthermore,
alterations
cuticle
profiles
were
observed
both
highest
intermediate
concentrations,
being
mainly
responsible.
Both
exposure
resulted
a
reduction
abundance
several
compounds.
Hive
entry
guards
did
not
show
increased
inspection
or
aggressive
behaviour
towards
exposed
foragers,
allowing
them
enter
without
treated
differently
from
uncontaminated
foragers.
These
findings
raise
concerns
only
for
health
but
also
entire
colony,
which
could
be
risk
if
contaminated
nestmates
undetected,
spread
throughout
hive.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
58(27), С. 11887 - 11900
Опубликована: Июнь 17, 2024
The
detrimental
effects
of
plastics
on
aquatic
organisms,
including
those
macroplastics,
microplastics,
and
nanoplastics,
have
been
well
established.
However,
knowledge
the
interaction
between
terrestrial
insects
is
limited.
To
develop
effective
strategies
for
mitigating
impact
plastic
pollution
ecosystems,
it
necessary
to
understand
toxicity
influencing
factors
ingestion
by
insects.
An
overview
current
regarding
provided
in
this
Review,
are
identified.
pathways
through
which
interact
with
plastics,
can
lead
accumulation
microplastic
transfer
higher
trophic
levels,
also
discussed
using
an
a
conceptual
model.
diverse
impacts
exposure
discussed,
challenges
existing
studies,
such
as
limited
focus
certain
types,
Further
research
standardized
methods
sampling
analysis
crucial
reliable
research,
long-term
monitoring
essential
assess
trends
ecological
ecosystems.
mechanisms
underlying
these
need
be
uncovered,
their
potential
consequences
insect
populations
ecosystems
require
evaluation.
Journal of Applied Ecology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 11, 2025
Abstract
Microplastics
(MPs),
as
an
environmental
contaminant,
pose
a
significant
risk
to
both
animal
and
human
health
through
the
food
water
supply
chains.
Honey,
widely
recognised
safe
health‐oriented
product,
may
become
compromised
if
its
production
process
involves
non‐biodegradable
MPs.
This
study
was
conducted
systematic
review,
using
comprehensive
searches
of
PubMed,
Scopus
ScienceDirect
investigate
effects
MP
on
honey
bee
health,
potential
route
main
species
composition
contamination
in
honey.
review
highlights
impacts
MPs
including
mortality,
sucrose
response,
habituation,
olfactory
learning,
memory
recall,
colony
performance,
body
size
growth,
gut
microbiota
viral
infection.
From
mechanistic
perspective,
can
disrupt
equilibrium
microbiota,
adversely
impact
function
immune
system,
undermine
neural
signalling
pathways
that
are
critical
for
learning
processes
bees.
It
is
crucial
consider
applied
aspects
these
findings
beekeeping
practices,
adopting
sustainable
practices
mitigate
exposure
minimize
production.
The
also
provided
detailed
information
contact
routes
with
MPs,
environment
(air,
water,
soil,
pollen),
(plastic
hive
activities).
affect
by
altering
energy
homeostasis,
causing
oxidative
stress,
system
deficiencies,
malnutrition,
reduced
growth
decreased
reproductive
rates.
Synthesis
applications
.
this
highly
relevant
industry
public
policymakers.
By
identifying
key
detrimental
microplastics
(MPs)
quality,
research
provides
actionable
insights
beekeepers
adopt
management
minimise
exposure.
Additionally,
underscores
need
regulatory
policies
control
pollution,
ensuring
safety
product
protecting
pollinators
health.
