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Testing microbial pest control products in bees, a comparative study on different bee species and their interaction with two representative microorganisms

Background: The evaluation of the impact of pesticides on non-target species, like bees, is a crucial factor in registration procedures. Therefore, standardized test procedures...

Lethal, sublethal, and combined effects of pesticides on bees: A meta-analysis and new risk assessment tools

Abstract Multiple stressors threaten bee health, a major one being pesticides. Bees are simultaneously exposed to multiple pesticides that can cause both lethal and sublethal...

Are Honey Bees at Risk from Microplastics?

Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous and persistent pollutants, and have been detected in a wide variety of media, from soils to aquatic systems. MPs, consisting...