Research has shown that bumblebee queens surprisingly prefer to hibernate in soil contaminated with pesticides, a finding that may pose serious health risks to these crucial pollinators.
Researchers found that common eastern bumblebee queens do not avoid pesticides, showing a preference for pesticide-laced soil even at high concentrations, which raises alarming questions.
The study's findings highlight a striking duality: while pesticides are toxic to bees, these queens seem drawn to contaminated environments, suggesting a previously unknown ecological risk.
Bumblebee queens, known for their solitary winters, may inadvertently seek out hazardous conditions, which could jeopardize their survival and challenge existing bumblebee population stability.
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