... work is properly attributed. Highlighted Article: Prophylactically feeding bumble bees with rutin protects their learning and memory performance against oral exposure to insecticides with different mechanisms of action. Flavonol Neonicotinoid Bee decline Pollinator Fulbright...

...Léa Tison; Sophie Holtz; Amy Adeoye; Önder Kalkan; Nina S. Irmisch; Nadja Lehmann; Randolf Menzel ABSTRACT Learning and memory play a central role in the behavior and communication of foraging bees. We have previously shown that chronic uptake of the neonicotinoid thiacloprid affects the behavior...

...Nanxiang Jin; Simon Klein; Fabian Leimig; Gabriela Bischoff; Randolf Menzel ABSTRACT Pollinating insects provide a vital ecosystem service to crops and wild plants. Exposure to low doses of neonicotinoid insecticides has sub-lethal effects on social pollinators such as bumblebees and honeybees...