Novel biopesticide based on a spider venom peptide shows no adverse effects on honeybees

Evidence is accumulating that commonly used pesticides are linked to decline of pollinator populations; adverse effects of three neonicotinoids on bees have led to bans on their use across the European Union. Developing insecticides that pose negligible risks to beneficial organisms such as honeybee...

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Main Authors: Nakasu, Erich Y. T., Williamson, Sally M., Edwards, Martin G., Fitches, Elaine C., Gatehouse, John A., Wright, Geraldine A., Gatehouse, Angharad M. R.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4071547/