bumblebees

Viruses are spilling over from managed honey bees to wild bumble bees

Viruses, once thought specific to managed honey bees, have now been detected in wild bee species, including bumble bees. Our study tested whether virus...

When and where neonicotinoids are bad for bees

The so-far largest on field study reveals crucial insights on the use of neonicotinoids in agriculture.

Les effets de l’utilisation de pesticides néonicotinoïdes sur les abeilles sauvages

A dangerous habit: bees prefer pesticide-contaminated nectar