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Pesticides impair mobility and immune system of Brazilian native stingless bees, study shows - EurekAlert


After 48 hours of exposure to the pesticides imidacloprid, pyraclostrobin and glyphosate, stingless bees of the species Melipona scutellaris exhibited morphological and behavioral alterations that could weaken colonies, impair pollination and adversely affect food security.

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