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Farm pesticides killing more bees – study

Agricultural pesticides sold to farmers ready-mixed into “cocktails” can kill twice as many bees, according to an analysis of 90 studies. “Exposure to multiple pesticides is the norm, not the exception,” Dr Harry Siviter, from the University of Texas at Austin, who led the study, told the BBC Radio 4’s Inside Science programme. More:

Farm pesticides killing more bees – study  –  BBC
In-hive Pesticide Exposome: Assessing risks to migratory honey bees from in-hive pesticide contamination in the Eastern United States (Research article)
Agrochemicals interact synergistically to increase bee mortality (Research abstract)Agricultural pesticides sold to farmers ready-mixed into “cocktails” can kill twice as many bees, according to an analysis of 90 studies. “Exposure to multiple pesticides is the norm, not the exception,” Dr Harry Siviter, from the University of Texas at Austin, who led the study, told the BBC Radio 4’s Inside Science programme. More:

Farm pesticides killing more bees – study  –  BBC
In-hive Pesticide Exposome: Assessing risks to migratory honey bees from in-hive pesticide contamination in the Eastern United States (Research article)
Agrochemicals interact synergistically to increase bee mortality (Research abstract)

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