Varroa destructor is among the greatest biological threats to western honey bee (Apis
mellifera L.) health worldwide. Beekeepers routinely use chemical treatments to control this …

Simple Summary The western honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) is one of the most valuable
insect species. However, several biological stressors pose a threat to this pollinating insect …

Effects of glyphosate on survival, developmental rate, larval weight, and midgut bacterial
diversity of Apis mellifera were tested in the laboratory. Larvae were reared in vitro and fed …

Pesticide exposure is regarded as a contributing factor to the high gross loss rates of
managed colonies of Apis mellifera. Pesticides enter the hive through contaminated nectar …

The acute and chronic toxicity of 3 common pesticides, namely, amitraz, chlorpyrifos and
dimethoate, were tested in Apis mellifera and Apis cerana. Acute oral toxicity LC 50 values …

Varroatosis, caused by the Varroa destructor mite, is currently the most dangerous parasitic
disease threatening the survival of honey bees worldwide. Its adverse effect on the welfare …

The widespread use of fungicides for plant protection has increased the potential for
pollinator exposure. This study therefore aimed at assessing the acute and chronic effects of …

Honey bees are commonly co-exposed to pesticides during crop pollination, including the
fungicide captan and neonicotinoid insecticide thiamethoxam. We assessed the impact of …

While many studies have examined residue levels in beeswax, little is known about the
levels that pose a risk for honey bee development. In an in vitro study, we aimed to assess …

Twenty-two pesticides and veterinary drugs of which residues were detected in beeswax in
Europe were selected according to different criteria. The risk to honey bee health posed by …