Scientists Create ‘Vaccine’ To Protect Bees From Pesticides*

Scientists Create ‘Vaccine’ To Protect Bees From Pesticides

Pesticides are contributing to plummeting pollinator numbers globally.

BY CLAIRE HAMLETT

Pesticides used in agriculture are deadly to bees, who play a crucial role in pollinating plants and crops. Now, scientists believe that they’ve managed to create a “vaccine” that can protect bees from these toxic chemicals.

 

* THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.