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Does Chronic Exposure to Pesticides Affect Bees?

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Yes it does affect bees
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Both imidacloprid and glyphosate had a negative effect on gustatory perception. Honey bees of all ages exposed to pesticides were more likely to extend their proboscis to higher sucrose concentrations than control bees, which indicates a higher response threshold.

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