New information on the lethal and sublethal effects of neonicotinoids and fipronil on
organisms is presented in this review, complementing the previous Worldwide Integrated …

Managed populations of the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) support the production of
a global food supply. This important role in modern agriculture has rendered honey bees …

The western honey bee Apis mellifera is the most important managed pollinator species in
the world. Multiple factors have been implicated as potential causes or factors contributing to …

Fipronil is a pesticide widely used to control agricultural and household insect pests.
However, fipronil is highly toxic to non-target insects, including pollinators. In this study, we …

There are multifactorial causes for the recent decline in bee populations, which has resulted
in compromised pollination and reduced biodiversity. Bees are considered one of the most …

Bees that forage in agricultural plantations and surroundings are exposed to pesticide
residues, which can cause sublethal effects in individuals and consequently compromise the …

The honey bee is threatened by biological agents and pesticides that can act in combination
to induce synergistic effects on its physiology and lifespan. The synergistic effects of a …

Abstract Melipona scutellaris Latreille, 1811 (Hymenoptera, Apidae) is a pollinator of various
native and cultivated plants. Because of the expansion of agriculture and the need to ensure …

Understanding the effect of pesticides on the survival of honeybee colonies is important
because these pollinators are reportedly declining globally. In the present study, we …

Bees are recognized worldwide for their social, economic, and environmental value. In
recent decades they have been seriously threatened by diseases and high levels of …