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Honeybee populations in the
United States (decrease) dramatically over the decades. And
a new study suggests that a certain kind of pesticide could be making things (bad).
The number of honeybees
hasn't changed much over the past few years, but the overall picture doesn't
look good for an insect that plays important role in our food supply. Scientists
don't know for sure this is happening. Pesticides and parasites (寄生虫) are the most suspected reasons, and a study recently published
in the scientific journal. One suggests that neonicotinolds (烟碱类农药) ,types of pesticides that (use) around the world, are incredibly
poisonous to honeybees and other insects. Part of the reason for that is
because these pesticides appear (stick) around in the environment and stay
dangerous for longer periods of time.
Though they're deadly to
insects, neonicotinolds are not considered dangerous to humans. An ongoing
challenge farmers is finding ways to keep other insects
away while still (protect) bees. Pesticides may not
discriminate between the insects they kill, though neonicotinolds maker says
the chemical's risk to bees is lower when it's used properly. The U. S.
Department of Agriculture says it's (likely) that there's one magic (solve)
to the problem, but there are a number of organizations trying to help
honeybees.
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