Neonicotinoids are the most widely used class of insecticides in the world, but they have
raised numerous concerns regarding their effects on biodiversity. Thus, the objective of this …

The growing concern with the decline of pollinators worldwide is centered on honey bees,
due to their wide distribution, economic, and ecological importance. This type of concern …

Over the last few decades, agrochemicals have been partially associated with a global
reduction in bees' population. Toxicological assessment is therefore crucial for …

Copper sulfate (CuSO4) is widely used in agriculture as a pesticide and foliar fertilizer.
However, the possible environmental risks associated with CuSO4 use, particularly related …

The conservation of terrestrial ecosystems depends largely on the preservation of
pollinators, mainly bees. Stingless bees are among the main pollinators of native plants and …

Fipronil has been widely used in agriculture and forestry in Brazil to control several pests.
However, this insecticide may be hazardous to non-target organisms, including stingless …

Glyphosate-based herbicides (GBH) are the best-selling pesticides in Brazil, with hundreds
of thousands of tons sold per year. There is no study investigating morphological alterations …

Agrochemicals pose significant threats to the survival of bees, yet the physiological impacts
of sublethal doses on stingless bees remain poorly understood. This study investigated the …

Preserving biodiversity against the adverse effects of plant protection products (PPPs) is a
major environmental and societal issue. However, despite intensive investigation into the …

La reducción de biodiversidad y de poblaciones de polinizadores es un fenómeno
multifactorial que incluye la actividad agrícola, a pesar de reconocerse a las abejas nativas …