To save bees, scientists say focus on habitat, then pesticides
PR NewswireJul 9, 2024
A recent study by researchers from China, the UK and the Netherlands indicates habitat loss may impact the diversity of bees more than increased pesticide exposure. SUZHOU, China, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide, hedgerows and wild grass in field margins which previously served as semi-natural habitats are being swallowed up into agricultural production. While scientists have suggested both pesticide use and habitat loss are detrimental to pollinators, their relative impacts have been u