Toxicity can increase when pesticides are combined with fungicides, which are other common garden chemicals, they said. This study did not, however, assess bee colony health. It looked at bee ...

While foraging for nectar, pollen and water, bees are constantly picking up contaminants from their environment. Because we know their lifespan and approximate foraging range, chemical analysis ...

With the help of backyard beekeepers, our two studies traced toxic metals and antimicrobial ... including Varroa mites and chemicals at airports. Bees can also be used as biomonitors to understand ...

Now, the San Diego County Department of Agriculture says the bees tested positive for a toxic chemical. The sanctuary has two locations. There is one in Valley Center. The other one is in Escondido.

Some beekeepers treat their bees against mites with toxic chemicals and antibiotics on a regular basis. This adds to the pesticide load bees are already carrying. Last year, researchers were ...

Both sides describe an atmosphere of fear and intimidation, in which the discourse is so toxic that many refuse to talk about their bees. The state councilor in charge of agriculture, Martin ...

A first-of-its-kind study has measured the toxicity of several types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), better known as “forever chemicals,” when mixed together in the environment and in ...