Alarming long-term effects of insecticides weaken ant colonies
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 - 13:00
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have shown how even low doses of neonicotinoid insecticides, as they may realistically occur in contaminated soils, adversely affect the development of black garden ants (Lasius niger). This study highlights the need to overthink current deployment and management of chemical pest control for more sustainable agriculture.