PROTECTS project

Pesticide residues are found in nectar and soils. But are there implications for bees, and what can we do to help? Read on to find out more from the PROTECTS project in Ireland! protects.ucd.ie vimeo.com/788284760/97ec… 1/16

We're hiring two PhD and two postdoc positions! Interested in pollinators, soils, agroecology, pesticides? Then come and work with us @ucdagfood with collaborators in @TeagascEnviron and all over Europe! stanleyecologylab.org/vacancies #findaphd @BES_careers @RoyEntSoc

Know about bees but want to learn about pesticides (or know someone who does)? Check out our introduction to bee and pesticide research just published in @JAppliedEcology! Led by @EdStrawBio during @ProtectsProject @ucdagfood @UCDEarth

Pesticides are now everywhere and they don't seem to be going anywhere any time soon. I spoke to @theapplefarmer and @DaraStanley of the @ProtectsProject for this piece and some ways to reduce risk from these chemicals. irishtimes.com/environment/cl…

Great article on pesticide use in Ireland, covering some of our research too! @ucdagfood @UCDEarth

@AskDrODR @NigelERaine @LynnDicks @sphaerularia @poshbee_eu @pollinERA_eu @WildPoshProject @richjgill @linaperegrina @MajRundlof @cjtecosaudk @AnkeDietzsch @FSgolastra @cristinabotias please share the thread below if it is of interest!

What a gorgeous picture! And what a wonderful project! If you don't know about it, you should definitely check out the website protects.ucd.ie you'll also get to see some more gorgeous pics of the bees 🐝 Well done to all involved. 🙌

Interesting thread describing recent research on pesticide use in Ireland and threats to bees.

Please retweet the thread below if of interest to you and your followers! @DaveGoulson @FarmersMonthly @AgrilandIreland @PollinatorPlan @Irishwildlife @AnTaisce @pesticideaction @FarmersWeekly @BeeCraftMag @Buzz_dont_tweet @BumblebeeTrust

@agriculture_ie @MaynoothUni @TCD_NatSci @ucdagfood @DCUWater @BlanaidWhiteDCU @DaraStanley @JimCarolanMU @JaneCStout @matts20000 @BombusThompson @ZioElena @MathavanVick @MerissaCullen @EdStrawBio @Ifa_Dee @APremrov Take home: Pesticides in Ireland leave residues in soils, nectar & pollen. They can have impacts on bees, but the level of risk for fungicides and herbicides needs more work. We need better pesticide usage data, & better mitigation measures, to track change and reduce risk 16/16

@agriculture_ie @MaynoothUni @TCD_NatSci @ucdagfood @DCUWater This was the result of a huge amount of hard work from an amazing project team; @BlanaidWhiteDCU @DaraStanley @JimCarolanMU @JaneCStout @matts20000 @BombusThompson @ZioElena @MathavanVick @MerissaCullen @EdStrawBio @Ifa_Dee @APremrov and many others! 15/16

Pesticide residues are found in nectar and soils. But are there implications for bees, and what can we do to help? Read on to find out more from the PROTECTS project in Ireland! protects.ucd.ie vimeo.com/788284760/97ec… 1/16