Dietary fat change raises honeybee pesticide survival rate to 90%, study finds

New research has found that honeybees can significantly improve their chances of surviving pesticide exposure through dietary changes. Bees fed polyunsaturated fats achieved a 90% survival rate, compared to below 50% without the dietary adjustment. The enriched diet also supported healthy nerve function and energy balance in the bees. Researchers believe the findings highlight the role nutrition plays in strengthening bee resilience against agricultural stressors. The study could help inform strategies for managing bee diets and designing pollinator-friendly habitats.