On average, ten pesticides were found in the soil. In one sample, the team measured 28 substances. The researchers also found ...

As the study points out, the “problem of pesticide residues in soil has a long history.” With the ubiquitous contamination of multiple pesticide residues in agricultural soils worldwide, a multitude ...

Pesticides, which are chemicals used to protect crops from pests, weeds, and diseases, have been instrumental in increasing ...

Raine and Rondeau initially speculated that bumblebee queens would simply choose to avoid pesticide residues in soil. "We were not expecting this result," Rondeau says.

Previous studies showed that pesticides on crops can either attract or repel bees, depending on the type, the environmental situation and the concentration used. Raine and Rondeau initially speculated ...

"Our findings show that over 70% of wild bee species, which are crucial for pollinating our food crops, face significant risks from pesticide residues in soil -- a threat current regulations ...

More information: Carolina Honert et al, Exposure of insects to current use pesticide residues in soil and vegetation along spatial and temporal distribution in agricultural sites, Scientific ...

Previous studies showed that pesticides on crops can either attract or repel bees, depending on the type, the environmental situation and the concentration used. Raine and Rondeau initially speculated ...