Publications by authors named "Kristin Melcher"
Sci Total Environ
July 2022
Article Synopsis
- Bees face stress from pesticides and lack of flowers, but the effects of these stressors are often assumed to be uniform, overlooking the importance of different flowering resources.
- This study tested the impact of the fungicide Amistar® on bumblebee colonies while varying flowering resources, finding that exposure to Amistar in Phacelia monocultures harmed bee health and colony growth, while other flowers had no negative effects.
- Results indicate that diverse flowering plants are crucial for bumblebee fitness and pesticide resilience, highlighting the need for more research and better pesticide guidelines to protect pollinators.
