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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"neonicotinoid exposure"”.
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Spread of Red Imported Fire Ant, Solenopsis invicta, in Virginia and effects of sub-lethal exposure to agrochemicals on its behavior
… residue on the behavior of S. invicta through neonicotinoid exposure. We found detectable levels of neonicotinoids in the soil of the ant mounds as well as in the ants themselves. In addition, we investigated the effects of dietary exposure to imidacloprid on foraging behavior in a laboratory …
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Spatiotemporal Patterns of Distribution and Drivers of Neonicotinoid Insecticide Fate in Canadian Prairie Pothole Wetlands
… for the protection of major agricultural crops, neonicotinoids are the fastest-growing class of insecticides used against a broad spectrum of insect pests. Although neonicotinoid toxicity toward non-target organisms (e.g., bees, aquatic insects) has been well-studied, less is known about their …
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The effects of environmental factors on honey bee morbidity
… First, I examine whether being located near neonicotinoid seed treated crops increases honey bee morbidity. Second, I examine if forage availability and weather affect honey bee health. Third, I provide a demonstration of how the biological modeling of environmental factor effects on honey …