Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are one of the most crucial pollinators, providing vital ecosystem
services. Their development and functioning depend on essential nutrients and substances
found in the environment. While collecting nectar as a vital carbohydrate source, bees
routinely encounter low doses of ethanol from yeast fermentation. Yet, the effects of repeated
ethanol exposure on bees' survival and physiology remain poorly understood. Here, we
investigate the impacts of constant and occasional consumption of food spiked with 1 …

Occasional and constant exposure to dietary ethanol shortens the lifespan of worker honey
bees …