Neonicotinoids Disrupt Circadian Rhythms and Sleep in Honey Bees
M. C. Tackenberg, M. A. Giannoni-Guzman, C. A. Doll, J. L. Agosto-Rivera, K. Broadie, D. Moore, D. G. McMahon
This study shows that neonicotinoids disrupt circadian rhythms and sleep in honey bees, likely by stimulating clock neurons, which may impair navigation and social communication.
bioRxiv · Apr 15, 2020Animal Behavior & Cognition