Class
Article
College
College of Science
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
Faculty Mentor
Kimberly Hageman
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Background
Pesticides are vital in preventing crop damage from pests but are cited as a key factor in decreasing bee populations.1 The alfalfa leaf cutting bee is essential in alfalfa seed production in the Western US.2 Current research seeks to examine the effects of pesticides on these solitary bees to maintain healthy populations while controlling pests.3
One research tool commonly used to examine pesticide effects on bees is field-cages. Field cages are thought to simulate agroecosystem conditions while restricting bees to plots that have been sprayed with pesticides.1,4
However, environmental conditions can be different inside and outside the cages, and it is unknown if pesticide loss rates are similar to those sprayed in open fields
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-9-2025 3:30 PM
End Date
4-9-2025 4:20 PM
Included in
To Bee or Not To Bee: Investigating Pesticide Behavior Inside and Outside Semi-Field Cages
Logan, UT
Background
Pesticides are vital in preventing crop damage from pests but are cited as a key factor in decreasing bee populations.1 The alfalfa leaf cutting bee is essential in alfalfa seed production in the Western US.2 Current research seeks to examine the effects of pesticides on these solitary bees to maintain healthy populations while controlling pests.3
One research tool commonly used to examine pesticide effects on bees is field-cages. Field cages are thought to simulate agroecosystem conditions while restricting bees to plots that have been sprayed with pesticides.1,4
However, environmental conditions can be different inside and outside the cages, and it is unknown if pesticide loss rates are similar to those sprayed in open fields