Article - have "field realistic" rates of exposure of bees to neonicotinoid insecticides been overestimated?

The dose makes the poison: have field realistic rates of exposure of bees to neonicotinoid insecticides been overestimated in laboratory studies?
Norman L Carreck1,2*, Francis L W Ratnieks1
Laboratory of Apiculture and Social Insects, School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, East
Sussex, BN1 9QG, UK.
International Bee Research Association, 6, Centre Court, Main Avenue, Treforest, CF37 5YR, UK.

Article link: www.ibra.org.uk

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The Association maintains an apiary at an organic farm in North Shropshire. We hold regular meetings at the apiary during the summer, where members old and new can gain experience in handling bees.

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visionWe encourage and develop
the art and science of bee keeping


visionWe strive to educate
Through group meetings, practical out apiary events and educational support 

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The North Shropshire Beekeepers' Association - to encourage and develop the art and science of bee keeping