Researchers discovered that bumblebee queens prefer hibernating in pesticide-contaminated soil, a surprising behavior that could endanger their colonies. This preference, shown in controlled experiments, suggests that pesticides might alter soil properties or that queens develop a liking for these environments, though the exact reasons are unclear. Bumblebee Hibernation and Pesticide Exposure An “alarming” discovery by […]
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