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      Effects of plant protection products on honey bees

      Effects of plant protection products on honey bees

      Rising insect mortality has been observed worldwide for several years now. This also affects important pollinating insects such as honey bees, humming bees and wild bees. The various factors leading to the decline of honey bees include parasite infestation (e.g. Varroa mite in honey bees), the decline of flowering plants and their diversity, and the use of pesticides.

      The aim of our research is to determine the molecular modes of action of plant protection products and to identify their influence, among other things, on the behavior of bees. Based on this knowledge, the risk of pesticides for honey bees and other pollinators can be assessed.

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      Verena Christen

      Dr. Verena Christen

      Research Associate

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      +41 61 228 56 92

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      verena.christen@fhnw.ch

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      School of Life Sciences FHNW Institute for Ecopreneurship Hofackerstrasse 30 4132 Muttenz

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      Institute for Ecopreneurship

      FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
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      Institute for Ecopreneurship

      Hofackerstrasse 30

      CH - 4132 Muttenz

      Phone+41 61 228 60 75

      E-Mailmarco.rupprich@fhnw.ch

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