Insects in agroecosystems contend with many stressors–eg, chemicals, heat, nutrient
deprivation–that are often encountered at low levels. Exposure to mild stress is now well …

Misconceptions and misperceptions delayed the recognition of the importance of pesticide-
induced hormesis in arthropods. Emphasis on lethality as an endpoint in experiments …

Bees are fundamental insects in agroecosystems, mainly due to pollination. However, its
decline has been observed in recent years, and the contamination by pesticides is …

Background Pollination services provided by solitary bees, the largest group of bees
worldwide, are critical to the vitality of ecosystems and agricultural systems alike …

Solitary bees are important pollinators of crops and wild plants, and their decline poses a
risk to the sustained provision of the services they provide. Although evidence suggests that …

A key conservation goal in agroecosystems is to understand how management practices
may affect beneficial species, such as pollinators. Currently, broad gaps exist in our …

Domestic gardens supply pollinators with valuable habitats, but the risk of exposure to
pesticides has been little investigated. Artificial nesting shelters of a red mason bee species …

Bumble bees (Bombus sp.) are important pollinators for agricultural systems and natural
landscapes and have faced population declines globally in recent decades. Neonicotinoid …

We assessed impacts of direct acute contact with imidacloprid-treated soil on nesting
behavior and mortality of the blue orchard mason bee (Osmia lignaria Say), which is a native …

Neonicotinoid insecticides applied to flowering crops can have negative impacts on bees,
with implications for crop pollination. To assess if exposure to the neonicotinoid clothianidin …