Assessing the effects of a commercial fungicide and an herbicide, alone and in combination, on Apis mellifera: Insights from biomarkers and cognitive analysis

Di Noi, Agata; Caliani, Ilaria; D'Agostino, Antonella; Cai, Giampiero; Romi, Marco; Campani, Tommaso; Ferrante, Federico; Baracchi, David; Casini, Silvia

doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142307

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“…However, honey bees can recover from a completely immobile and inert state, which according to OECD guidelines is indicative of death [ 101 ]. In order to assess the importance of sublethal amounts of pesticides in relation to insect decline, it is important to study the effects of different doses and exposure routes in a broad range of species, and also to study the impact of combinations of different active ingredients [ 12 , 180 , 181 , 182 ].…”

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Current Insights into Sublethal Effects of Pesticides on Insects

Bartling,

Brandt,

Hollert

et al. 2024

IJMS

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The effect of pesticides on insects is often discussed in terms of acute and chronic toxicity, but an important and often overlooked aspect is the impact of sublethal doses on insect physiology and behavior. Pesticides can influence various physiological parameters of insects, including the innate immune system, development, and reproduction, through a combination of direct effects on specific exposed tissues and the modification of behaviors that contribute to health and reproductive success. Such behaviors include mobility, feeding, oviposition, navigation, and the ability to detect pheromones. Pesticides also have a profound effect on insect learning and memory. The precise effects depend on many different factors, including the insect species, age, sex, caste, physiological condition, as well as the type and concentration of the active ingredients and the exposure route. More studies are needed to assess the effects of different active ingredients (and combinations thereof) on a wider range of species to understand how sublethal doses of pesticides can contribute to insect decline. This review reflects our current knowledge about sublethal effects of pesticides on insects and advancements in the development of innovative methods to detect them.

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“…A recent study shows that the combination of the fungicide Sakura ® and the herbicide Elegant 2FD resulted in neurotoxic effects and induced detoxification processes in honey bees. Further, exposure to the herbicide/fungicide mixture impaired their learning and memory [ 180 ].…”

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confidence: 99%