Study finds synergism between neonics and bee mites

摘要

A group of international scientists has demonstrated for the first time, a synergistic effect between the exposure of honey bees to neonicotinoid insecticides and the bee mite, Varroa destructor.A group of international scientists has demonstrated for the first time, a synergistic effect between the exposure of honey bees to neonicotinoid insecticides and the bee mite, Varroa destructor. The research was conducted by scientists at the Institute of Bee Health at the Swiss University of Bern and the international honey bee research association, Coloss. It involved researchers at the US Auburn University and the Thai Chiang Mai University.