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 …

There is increasing worldwide concern about the impacts of pesticide residues on honey
bees and bee colony survival, but how sublethal effects of pesticides on bees might cause …

Increasing amounts of silver iodide (AgI) in the environment are expected because of the
recent massive expansion of weather modification programs. Concurrently …

Honeybee (Apis mellifera) is one of the most important crop and wild plant pollinators,
playing an essential role in the agricultural production and the natural ecosystems …

Bees can be severely affected by various plant protection products (PPP). Among these,
neonicotinoid insecticides are of concern as they have been shown to be responsible for …

The role of the gut microbiome in animal health has become increasingly evident. Although
the structure of the gut microbiome of A. mellifera is well known, little is known about the …

Studying rapid biological changes accompanying the introduction of alien organisms into
native ecosystems can provide insights into fundamental ecological and evolutionary theory …

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 …

Pollutants can have severe detrimental effects on insects, even at sublethal doses,
damaging developmental and cognitive processes involved in crucial behaviours …