Effects of larval exposure to the insecticide flumethrin on the development of honeybee (Apis mellifera) workers

Flumethrin is a widely used acaricide, but its improper use often leads to residue accumulation in honeybee colonies, thus threatening the health of honeybees, especially at the larval stage. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the direct toxicity of flumethrin on honeybee (Apis mellifera) larva...

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Main Authors: Chen Liu, Xiaobo Wu, Heyan Yang, Longtao Yu, Yong Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2022.1054769/full