How Pesticides Endanger Wild Bees

About this episode

Dr. Sabrina Rondeau discusses the dangers pesticides pose to wild bees and the need for better regulations.

Think pesticide assessments protect wild bees? Think again. Dr. Sabrina Rondeau uncovers how soil pesticide exposure threatens ground‑nesting bees; risks overlooked by current regulations that focus only on honey bees. Her research reveals why we need stronger frameworks that reflect real‑world conditions to safeguard pollinators and protect biodiversity. What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know! Thanks for listening! Visit our website to learn more about what we d...

People in this episode

Host: Jacy Meyer

Guest: Dr. Sabrina Rondeau

Topics covered

• pesticides
• wild bees
• pollinators
• biodiversity
• regulations

Keywords

• pesticides
• wild bees
• ground-nesting bees
• biodiversity
• pollinator protection

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