How does electromagnetic radiation affect bees?

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Lydia Allen · Accepted Answer

It may affect their navigational instincts, but no proven effect has been shown yet.

When studying bee population collapses, there was concern about the potential effects of electromagnetic radiation on bees. Since then, residual pesticide pollution has been identified as the primary cause. Scientists have discovered what is killing bees, and it's worse than you may have imagined. US honeybee colonies reach a 20-year high: https://tutor.hix.ai The article "New Pesticides Linked to Bee Population Collapse" (7601198.html) can be found at https://tutor.hix.ai https://tutor.hix.ai Dr. Andrew Goldsworthy's May 2009 article, "The Birds, the Bees and Electromagnetic Pollution," made the hypothesis that bee navigation might be impacted. Even in 2014, though, the strongest concern was still "Concerning the exposure to electromagnetic fields, the precautionary principle is needed and should be applied to protect species from environmental non-thermal effects" (Zinelis, 2010) in "Balmori A. Electrosmog and species conservation. Sci Total Environ. 2014 Aug 1;496."

Elena Antonova · Answer

undefined Electromagnetic radiation can disrupt the navigation and communication systems of bees, leading to disorientation, decreased foraging efficiency, and impaired colony health. This interference can occur due to electromagnetic radiation from sources such as power lines, cell towers, and electronic devices. Additionally, exposure to certain frequencies of electromagnetic radiation has been linked to changes in bee behavior, including reduced flight activity and altered circadian rhythms.