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@davbram Hmmmm... #NeemOil might not be great for bees either and should be applied in the evening (I never knew this...).

"As much as I wanted to tackle the bug problem right away, the buzzing neighbors—the bees 🐝—had me worried. Would neem oil send them packing or allow them to thrive?

Using neem oil means walking a tightrope between protecting plants and safeguarding pollinators. The oil, derived from the seeds of the neem tree 🌳, works wonders on aphids and whiteflies 🐛, yet it might create havoc for our buzzing buddies if used recklessly.

Balancing this fine line is crucial because while neem oil is a potent tool for fighting garden pests, its impact on bees hinges on how and when it’s applied.

Let me share a personal tip: apply neem oil during the late evening. In my garden, this timing helped reduce bee exposure while keeping pesky insects at bay."

https://evergreenseeds.com/is-neem-oil-bad-for-bees/

#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForPollinators #NeemOil #BeeHealth #NaturalInsecticides

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@davbram Now, interplanting with marigolds or making a marigold spray might work... #Marigolds contain pyrethrum. However, pyrethrum is toxic to bees and other pollinators, so I wouldn't use the spray version on outdoor plants. Bees do pollinate soybean flowers.

Using Marigolds To Keep Japanese Beetles Away [Step-By-Step]

By Carlos Palmer
May 20, 2023

"If you're looking for a natural way to keep #JapaneseBeetles away, consider using marigolds. Marigolds contain #pyrethrum, which is a natural insecticide. You can either plant marigolds around your garden or make a spray using the flowers."

https://pestpointer.com/using-marigolds-to-keep-japanese-beetles-away-step-by-step/

#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #GrowYourOwn #GardeningForPollinators #NaturalInsecticides #BeeHealth

Using Marigolds To Keep Japanese Beetles Away [Step-By-Step] - Pest Pointer

If you're looking for a natural way to keep Japanese beetles away, consider using marigolds. Marigolds contain pyrethrum, which is a natural insecticide. You

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DoomsdaysCWDec 12

And it's not just humans being affected!

#Glyphosate-Based #Herbicides and Their Potential Impact on the #Microbiota of Social #Bees

by Juan P Muñoz, Diego Soto-Jiménez, Anghel Brito, Claudio Quezada-Romegialli
Toxics. 2025 Jun 29;13(7):551.

Abstract

"Bee pollination is essential for terrestrial #ecosystems and crop production. However, the species richness of wild bees and other #pollinators has declined over the past 50 years, with some species experiencing dramatic decreases. A key factor in maintaining bee health is their #GutMicrobiota, which plays an essential role in digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, and resistance to pathogens. Disruptions to this microbiota can severely impact bee health, rendering them more susceptible to diseases and environmental stressors. Glyphosate, one of the most widely used herbicides, has been extensively studied for its effects on various organisms, with increasing evidence indicating its potential to disrupt bee microbiota. This review explores recent research on the effects of glyphosate and its formulations on the gut microbiota of #honeybees and #bumblebees. It examines species-specific responses, methodological approaches, and broader ecological implications. While evidence indicates that glyphosate can alter the gut microbiome in some bee species, its effects vary depending on exposure conditions, species, and the composition of microbial communities. Additionally, glyphosate formulations containing surfactants may exacerbate these effects. Given the endocrine-disrupting properties of glyphosate, further research is needed to understand the long-term consequences of exposure, especially its impact on hormonal regulation and bee resilience to #EnvironmentalStressors."

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12300706/

#IBS #BeeHealth #Bayer #ToxicPesticides #Monocrops #Monocrap #BigAg #BigChem #Poison #RoundUpKills #USPol #WorldPol #Roundup #Glyphosate #Herbicides

Glyphosate-Based Herbicides and Their Potential Impact on the Microbiota of Social Bees

Bee pollination is essential for terrestrial ecosystems and crop production. However, the species richness of wild bees and other pollinators has declined over the past 50 years, with some species experiencing dramatic decreases. A key factor in ...

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The-14Nov 24
Worker honey bees can sense infections in their queen, leading to revolt
#Environment #HoneyBees #BeeHealth #QueenBee #Insects #Beekeeping #BeeColonyLoss #Pollinators #ScienceNews #Varroa #Research #Canada #Wildlife #Ecology #Climate #Sustainability
https://the-14.com/worker-honey-bees-can-sense-infections-in-their-queen-leading-to-revolt/
Worker honey bees can sense infections in their queen, leading to revolt | The-14

Worker bees detect virus-infected queens, triggering revolt and replacement, as new research links queen infections to colony failures and rising bee losses.

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The ApiaristMar 3, 2023

Our recent study on landscape-scale coordinated Varroa control suggest there are benefits for colony health. I know it makes sense, but how many actually do it?

https://theapiarist.org/coordinated-varroa-control/

#beekeeping #bees #beehealth

EU Agriculture🌱May 20, 2022

RT @EIPAGRI_SP: 💬 "Beekeepers are like bees. If they are together, they can work better" 🐝
Beekeeper Michele Valleri explains how #OperationalGroup from #Italy uses network of sensors to monitor #beehealth.
📽️Watch the #EIPagri video: https://ow.ly/HNhs50JcOqc

#WorldBeeDay #AGRIchallenge

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EUAgri/status/1527586736011939840

EFSAMay 17, 2022

RT @BUrl_EFSA: Presenting the work of @EFSA_EU in the areas of #AnimalWelfare, #BeeHealth, #AnimalTransport, #ASF #AntimicrobialResistance and #OneHealth at today's exchange of views with @EP_Agriculture

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EFSA_EU/status/1526550890005536770

EFSA (@EFSA_EU)

RT @BUrl_EFSA: Presenting the work of @EFSA_EU in the areas of #AnimalWelfare, #BeeHealth, #AnimalTransport, #ASF #AntimicrobialResistance…

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EFSAApr 20, 2022

It is important to fill all knowledge gaps: lack of data on toxicokinetic and toxicity of HMF in #bees, refinement of consumption data. A concentration of HMF of no health concern for bees should be established in bee feed
#BeeHealth

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EFSA_EU/status/1516764453152436225

EFSA (@EFSA_EU)

It is important to fill all knowledge gaps: lack of data on toxicokinetic and toxicity of HMF in #bees, refinement of consumption data. A concentration of HMF of no health concern for bees should be established in bee feed #BeeHealth

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EFSAApr 20, 2022

This is a promising scientific work that paves the way for new methodologies that assess long term effects on #bees and consider other stressors than pesticides.
#BeeHealth

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EFSA_EU/status/1516764454972702727

EFSA (@EFSA_EU)

This is a promising scientific work that paves the way for new methodologies that assess long term effects on #bees and consider other stressors than pesticides. #BeeHealth

Nitter
EFSAApr 20, 2022

Studies suggest that high levels of HMF in feed for #HoneyBees can be lethal for bees. Our experts identified a health concern for #bees that are exposed over several months to HMF contaminated feed
➡️https://bit.ly/3L03DBv
#BeeHealth

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EFSA_EU/status/1516764449591468034

Bee health

Bees are critically important in the environment, sustaining biodiversity by providing essential pollination for a wide range of crops and wild plants.

European Food Safety Authority