Insecticide could cause bees to go blind

By Nick Gibbs
Updated January 12 2021 - 7:04am, first published 7:00am
The harm of low-level pesticide exposure may be damaging bee populations, Australian research shows.
The harm of low-level pesticide exposure may be damaging bee populations, Australian research shows.

Even at low doses, an insecticide banned in the European Union kills insect brain cells and could contribute to bee population decline.

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