SUB-LETHAL EFFECTS OF PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN BROOD COMB ON WORKER HONEY BEE (APIS MELLIFERA) DEVELOPMENT AND LONGEVITY.

Sub-lethal effects of pesticide residues in brood comb on worker honey bee (Apis mellifera) development and longevity.

BACKGROUND: Numerous surveys reveal high levels of pesticide residue contamination in honey bee comb.We conducted studies to examine Suspension Track Bar possible direct and indirect effects of pesticide exposure from contaminated brood comb on developing worker bees and adult worker lifespan.METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: Worker bees were reared

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