'Bee safe' label on pesticides needs to be re-evaluated, University of Guelph researchers say

Researchers at the University of Guelph in southern Ontario say the way pesticides are labelled "bee safe" needs to be re-evaluated because what may be fine for a honeybee may not be safe for wild bees that build their nests in the ground.

'Bee safe' label on pesticides needs to be re-evaluated, University of Guelph researchers say
A common eastern bumble bee with a black dot on its back is seen on little white flowers

Researchers at the University of Guelph in southern Ontario say the way pesticides are labelled "bee safe" needs to be re-evaluated because what may be fine for a honeybee may not be safe for wild bees that build their nests in the ground.