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Insect Pollinators Initiative

Events and announcements

Combined pesticide exposure linked to impaired bumblebee colony success

22 Oct 2012
Individual bees and entire colonies are affected by exposure to a combination of pesticides, new research shows. Combined pesticide exposure linked to impaired bumblebee colony success

New projects to address decline of honeybees and other insect pollinators

22 Jun 2010
The projects will explore the causes and consequences of threats to insect pollinators and ask questions about the recent decline of bees and other pollinating insects. New projects to address decline of honeybees and other insect pollinators

£10m initiative to tackle bee and pollinator decline

21 Apr 2009
Up to £10 million is to be invested to help to identify the main threats to bees and other insect pollinators. £10m initiative to tackle bee and pollinator decline

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