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Pollen balls made by Indiana honeybees. Variations in color reflect differences in flower species.

Bees Are More Exposed to Harmful Pesticides From Pollen and Non-Crop Plants

Jun 01, 2016 03:15 AM EDT

Researchers have detected an alarming amount of pesticides taken from honeybees' pollen, even if they come from non-crop plants.

Latest Studies Reveal More Pesticides Not Harmful To Insects Only But Humans As Well

Janice Teh |

Jul 26, 2015 08:27 AM EDT

Latest scientific findings suggest that not only the bees and other insects are harmed by the pesticides, but human health is at risk by these insect killing chemicals as well.

Obama to Save Honeybees, Disregards Toxic Pesticides

Marco Foronda |

May 20, 2015 06:28 AM EDT

The U.S. government plans to save the honeybees, but fails to address the widespread use of toxic pesticides.

Vineyards Help Increasing the Butterfly Population, New Study Reports

Marco Foronda |

May 13, 2015 04:20 AM EDT

While only an average of five species were found on traditional vineyards, habitat-enhanced vineyards boasted 20 different butterfly species.

Massive Destruction of Bees Blamed on Nicotine-based Pesticides

Ana Verayo |

Apr 23, 2015 08:19 AM EDT

Neonicotinoids have also been linked to colony collapse disorder.

Farm Pollution in China is Getting Worse

Michael A. Katz |

Apr 14, 2015 08:43 PM EDT

Pollution from farms in China is getting worse, despite efforts to cut back on using fertilizers and pesticides, according to the country's agricultural ministry.