Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields reduce bumble bee visitation to flowers
This blinded, two-year study examined whether RF-EMF exposure at 2.4 and 5.8 GHz affects pollinator visitation to Salvia and Lavandula. The authors report no significant effect on honey bee visitation rates. They report a significant reduction in bumble bee visits per observation period under RF-EMF exposure, which they frame as a potential risk warranting further long-term research.
Key points
- Assessed RF-EMF effects on pollinator behavior/visitation using 2.4 and 5.8 GHz exposures.
- Used a blinded design and a standardized radiation source over a two-year period.
- Reported no significant change in honey bee visitation rates on Salvia and Lavandula.
- Reported a significant reduction in bumble bee visits per observation period when plants were exposed to RF-EMF.
- Findings are presented as indicating a potential environmental stressor for pollinators.
- The abstract does not provide exposure intensity metrics or sample size details.
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