Field‐realistic neonicotinoid exposure has sub‐lethal effects on non‐
                    Apis
                    bees: A meta‐analysis

Harry Siviter; Sarah K. Richman; Felicity Muth

doi:10.1111/ele.13873

journal article Sep 06, 2021

Field‐realistic neonicotinoid exposure has sub‐lethal effects on non‐ Apis bees: A meta‐analysis

Harry Siviter

Sarah K. Richman

Felicity Muth

Ecology Letters Vol. 24 No. 12 pp. 2586-2597 · Wiley

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Abstract

Abstract

Neonicotinoid insecticides can have sub‐lethal effects on bees which has led to calls from conservationists for a global ban. In contrast, agrochemical companies argue that neonicotinoids do not harm honeybees at field‐realistic levels. However, the focus on honeybees neglects the potential impact on other bee species. We conducted a meta‐analysis to assess whether field‐realistic neonicotinoid exposure has sub‐lethal effects on non‐
Apis
bees. We extracted data from 53 papers (212 effects sizes) and found that it largely consisted of two genera: bumblebees (
Bombus)
and mason bees (
Osmia)
, highlighting a substantial taxonomic knowledge gap. Neonicotinoid exposure negatively affected reproductive output across all bees and impaired bumblebee colony growth and foraging. Neonicotinoids also reduced
Bombus
, but not
Osmia
, individual development (growth and body size). Our results suggest that restrictions on neonicotinoids should benefit bee populations and highlight that the current regulatory process does not safeguard pollinators from the unwanted consequences of insecticide use.

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Published: Sep 06, 2021
Vol/Issue: 24(12)
Pages: 2586-2597
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Authors

H

Harry Siviter

Department of Integrative Biology University of Texas at Austin Austin Texas USA

S

Sarah K. Richman

Department of Biology University of Nevada, Reno Reno Nevada USA

F

Felicity Muth

Department of Integrative Biology University of Texas at Austin Austin Texas USA

Cite This Article

Harry Siviter, Sarah K. Richman, Felicity Muth (2021). Field‐realistic neonicotinoid exposure has sub‐lethal effects on non‐ Apis bees: A meta‐analysis. Ecology Letters, 24(12), 2586-2597. https://doi.org/10.1111/ele.13873

Field‐realistic neonicotinoid exposure has sub‐lethal effects on non‐ Apis bees: A meta‐analysis

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