Virginia Tech Study Reveals Glyphosate Affects Honeybee Brain Function and Foraging

Glyphosate, the most commonly used herbicide globally, is applied extensively across agricultural and public areas each year. As pollinator populations decline, understanding glyphosate's effects on honey bees has become critical. Previously thought harmless due to bees lacking the specific plant enzyme it targets, a new Virginia Tech study reveals that even low levels of glyphosate exposure can disrupt honey bee brain chemistry and foraging behavior, posing risks to colony stability.