Effects of a field-sprayed antibiotic on bee foraging behavior and pollination in pear orchards
L. Avila, C. McCullough, A. Schiffer, J. Moreno, N. Ganjur, Z. Ofenloch, S. T. DuPont, L. Nottingham, N. M. Gerardo, B. J. Brosi
This study examines the effects of antibiotic spraying on bee foraging behavior and pollination in pear orchards, finding reduced bee visits but no impact on pollination success.
bioRxiv · Feb 14, 2023Animal Behavior & Cognition