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Life Sciences => Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution => Topic started by: thedoc on 23/04/2015 11:08:44
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Study shows that bees prefer nectar laced with neonicotinoids insecticides, which could have major implications for EU law.
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They like the buzz.
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They like the buzz.
Very good - and that actually is the reason, because the neonicotinoid action stimulates the bee-brain in such a way as to make feeding locations that are also rich in the chemicals more memorable for the insects, so they feed there more frequently...