A worldwide survey of neonicotinoids in honey

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The punchline from the abstract:

Our results confirm the exposure of bees to neonicotinoids in their food throughout the world. The coexistence of neonicotinoids and other pesticides may increase harm to pollinators. However, the concentrations detected are below the maximum residue level authorized for human consumption.

> However, the concentrations detected are below the maximum residue level authorized for human consumption.

For now... if the bees survive with higher and higher levels. What were the levels at 5 years ago?

Science also has succinct writeup and video on the research http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/10/pesticides-found-hone...

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