Pesticides linked to Bee Decline
Neonicotinoids are systematic pesticides, which means that they are taken up by every part of the plant, including the pollen and the nectar.
Neonicotinoids are systematic pesticides, which means that they are taken up by every part of the plant, including the pollen and the nectar.
Take the fox glove as an example; it has evolved specific adaptations to attract and facilitate the bumblebee, its main pollinator.
We have plenty of opportunities to plant either roadside “Bee Roads” or keep bee hives on the farms, all it takes is a little initiative and commitment.