Science Daily·3 min read·medium
World’s most-used weedkiller disrupts honeybee brains
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A study from Virginia Tech indicates that glyphosate, the world's most common herbicide, can negatively affect the foraging behavior and brain function of honeybees. While not immediately fatal, the chemical causes sublethal disruptions that may threaten colony stability.
Flowering plants in pollinator gardens, agricultural fields, and residential landscapes often grow alongside weeds that are controlled with herbicides. Honeybees regularly visit these same areas while collecting nectar and pollen, raising questions about what happens when they are exposed to weedkillers during their daily foraging.
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