Almond-Crop Fungicides a Threat to Honey Bees

Annapolis, MD; March 17, 2017 —Fungicides commonly used in almond orchards can be harmful to almond growers ' primary pollinator: honey bees.  According to new research published in the Entomological Society of America ' s  Journal of Economic Entomology, the fungicide iprodione, when used alone or in combination with other common fungicides, leads to a significant reduction in the 10-day survival rate of forager honey bees (Apis mellifera) when they are exposed at rates common to usage in the fiel

Source: ESA News - March 17, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: jrominiecki Source Type: research