Pesticide exposure
Pesticide exposure is a significant threat to honey bee health. Bees can be exposed to pesticides through contaminated nectar, pollen, water, or direct contact during foraging. Pesticides, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, can have sublethal and lethal effects on bees, impacting their navigation, foraging ability, immune system, and overall colony health. Neonicotinoid insecticides are particularly concerning for bees. Pesticide exposure can contribute to colony weakening, brood losses, and increased susceptibility to diseases. Mitigating pesticide exposure is crucial for beekeeping sustainability. Identifying and minimizing pesticide sources in the bees' foraging range is essential. Pesticide exposure is a complex issue with broad environmental and agricultural implications.
- Move hives to safer location4
Moving hives to a safer location is a primary strategy to reduce pesticide exposure. Relocating hives away from areas with known or suspected pesticide use, such as agricultural fields with intensive spraying or residential areas with treated lawns, minimizes bee contact with harmful chemicals.…
📌 none4/16/2025, 9:22:01 PM
🛠️ Hive moving equipment (if needed)
- Provide water source3
Providing a clean water source near bee hives can help mitigate pesticide exposure. Bees may preferentially use a clean water source if available, reducing their reliance on potentially contaminated water sources, such as puddles in treated fields. Offering a water source with clean water can…
📌 diy4/16/2025, 9:22:01 PM
🛠️ Water container, stones or floats