Bee Flower Choices Altered by Exposure to Pesticides: Study

This University of Guelph news release featuring Prof Raine was posted March 14, 2016

Low levels of pesticides can impact the foraging behaviour of bumblebees on wildflowers, changing their floral preferences and hindering their ability to learn the skills needed to extract nectar and pollen, according to a study co-authored by a University of Guelph professor.

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