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Impact of pesticide use on wild bee distributions across the United States

Biology

Impact of pesticide use on wild bee distributions across the United States

L. M. Guzman, E. Elle, et al.

Discover how pesticide use, particularly neonicotinoids and pyrethroids, is harming wild bee populations across the continental U.S. This compelling study reveals a drastic 43.3% drop in bee occurrences. Researchers, including Laura Melissa Guzman and Elizabeth Elle, emphasize the importance of pesticide reduction to conserve crucial pollinators.

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Abstract
Wild bee populations are declining, impacting pollination. This study investigated the impact of pesticide use, particularly neonicotinoids and pyrethroids, on wild bee occupancy across the contiguous United States using museum records, ecological surveys, and community science data. The results showed a widespread negative effect of increased neonicotinoid and pyrethroid use on bee occupancy, with some groups experiencing a 43.3% decrease in occurrence probability. These findings highlight the potential for pesticide reduction strategies to support pollination conservation.
Publisher
Nature Sustainability
Published On
Oct 27, 2024
Authors
Laura Melissa Guzman, Elizabeth Elle, Lora A. Morandin, Neil S. Cobb, Paige R. Chesshire, Lindsie M. McCabe, Alice Hughes, Michael Orr, Leithen K. M'Gonigle
Tags
wild bees
pesticides
neonicotinoids
pyrethroids
pollination conservation
occupancy
biodiversity

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