PLoS One March 2010 PMID 20333298

High levels of miticides and agrochemicals in North American apiaries: implications for honey bee health.

Christopher A Mullin, Maryann Frazier, James L Frazier, Sara Ashcraft, Roger Simonds, Dennis Vanengelsdorp, Jeffery S Pettis

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Discussions include mentions of residues like amitraz metabolites and references to other research papers, with tone ranging from cautious concern to suggestions for further investigation, indicating moderate engagement without a clear sense of urgent impact.

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Abstract in brief

The study highlights widespread contamination of honey bee hives with various pesticides, including insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides, found across multiple samples from North American apiaries during 2007-2008.
Bees and hive materials showed high levels of pesticide residues, with some samples containing complex mixtures up to 214 ppm, raising concerns about the toxicity and health risks for honey bees.
The presence of multiple pesticides, especially neurotoxic ones, may contribute to honey bee declines by causing both immediate and long-term health effects, threatening pollination services for crops.

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@BeebytesCIC · X

@ElmTreeBees Residues of amitraz metabolites are commonly found in wax - what effect they have at these concentrations is not well studied though: https://t.co/RYdXyGdDTs

Aug 10, 2023 · 210 followers View post →

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#PLOSONE: High Levels of Miticides and Agrochemicals in North American Apiaries: Implications for Honey Bee H ... https://t.co/G52syZG3kM Still using commercial foundation? #savethebees #beekeeping

Nov 26, 2019 · 185 followers View post →

Laura Russo

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@ZioElena Some relevant papers: https://t.co/NIuHKJR0ou https://t.co/fMQV6Tzddq

Jan 25, 2019 · 4 likes · 1,251 followers View post →