The effects of pesticides on bees

The effects of pesticides on bees.

Buzzing FactsScientists have found that two types of chemicals are interfering with the Bees ability to learn and remember.

Experiments revealed that exposure was also lowering brain activity, especially when the two pesticides were used in combination.

Falling numbers

Bees around the world are facing an uncertain future.

The pesticides target the bees nervous system’s

They have a long-term effect on the bees as it effects their survival instincts

Stinging CriticismWaitrose are asking their suppliers to avoid using pesticides linked with bee declines.

The move makes Waitrose the latest retailer to take action on pesticides, after the Co-operative suspended its use on its farms several years ago

In Conclusion

• Pesticides are killing the bee race• The way companies and suppliers can stop this

is to stop using insect fatal pesticides

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