Threats to Wild Bees:
A study published in journal Science, has revealed that over 70% of wild bee species, crucial for pollination, are at risk from pesticide residues in soil.Current pesticide risk assessments mainly focus on honey bees, ignoring the impact on wild bees that nest in the soil.Pesticides like cyantraniliprole harm wild bees by reducing their survival and reproductive success, threatening future generations. Bees are vital for pollinating many food crops, contributing directly to food security. A third of the world’s food production depends on them according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
