Toxicological Impact of Lambda-Cyhalothrin on Apis Mellifera: Comparative Analysis Under Semi-Field and Field Conditions

• Published in: Journal of Apicultural Science Vol. 68; no. 2; pp. 119 - 131
• Main Authors: Waseem, Mohammad Abdul, Thakur, Meena, Vallabuni, Sailaja, Sharma, Sunny, Hashem, Abeer, Abd Allah, Elsayed Fathi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pulawy Sciendo 01.12.2024; De Gruyter Poland
• Subjects: Agriculture; Apis mellifera; Beehives; Bees; brood area; Colonies; Comparative analysis; Cyhalothrin; Flowering; Foraging behavior; Horticulture; Impact analysis; Insecticides; lambda-cyhalothrin; Mortality; Nectar; Pesticides; Plant reproduction; Pollen; Risk assessment; Spraying; Toxicity; Variance analysis

Lambda-cyhalothrin is the most widely used insecticide worldwide. This study investigates the impact of lambda-cyhalothrin on honeybees ( ) colonies under semi-field and field conditions utilizing the formulated product (Karate 5% at a concentration of 0.85 ml/l). Considering the application of lamb...