Pesticides impair baby bee brain development.

Imperial College London researchers used micro-CT scanning technology to reveal how specific parts of bumblebee brains grew abnormally when exposed to pesticides during their larval phase. Most previous studies have tested the effects of pesticide exposure on adult bees because these individuals directly collect pesticide-contaminated nectar and pollen. However, this study shows that baby bees … More Pesticides impair baby bee brain development.

Brexit rules mean 15 million baby bees may be seized and burned, says beekeeper.

Patrick Murfet says he tried to import bees via Northern Ireland but was told they would be destroyed. A beekeeper trying to bring 15 million bees into the UK says he has been told they must be seized and burned because of post-Brexit laws.  Murfet wants to import the baby Italian bees for his Kent business and … More Brexit rules mean 15 million baby bees may be seized and burned, says beekeeper.