Tag: pesticide
Bees Taste Nectar But Can’t Detect Pesticides in Nectar
Bees are capable of tasting nectar but are quite incapable of detecting pesticides present in nectar, even at levels that could prove lethal, said a recent study from the University of Oxford.
70,000 tonnes of pesticides infiltrate aquifers
About 70,000 tonnes of potentially harmful pesticides infiltrate aquifers annually, posing a threat to ecosystems and freshwater resources. A recent global study published in Nature sheds light on the issue.
Mosquitoes Now Know To Avoid Pesticides
Female mosquitoes are now known to be much brilliant in avoiding pesticides after a single exposure, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.
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