

Linzi Jay Thompson
601 posts

@BombusThompson
PhD researcher at University College Dublin studying fungicides + herbicides on bumblebee behaviour 🐝 Entomologist 🐛 All views my own












The fundamental importance of basic science nature.com/articles/d4158… This week's @Nature editorial






Abstract submission for the 4th Ecology and Evolution, Ireland conference is extended to **1st November**! Submit here: irishecologicalassociation.org/events/ecoevo2… for the opportunity to present at this friendly and welcoming conference!




New study: #glyphosate-based herbicides negatively affect the visual cognition of bumblebees. sciencedirect.com/science/articl… SIGN to ban glyphosate: tinyurl.com/BanGlyphosateN…

Registration for the 4th Ecology and Evolution Ireland conference is now open. Links for registration and abstract submission can be found through our website: irishecologicalassociation.org/events/ecoevo2… We look forward to seeing you in Dublin in January!



A huge congratulations to @aoreilly28 who submitted her PhD yesterday. Alison has been looking at pesticides & beneficials in agroecosystems, with a special focus on widely used insecticides and implications for bee behaviour & pollination. Great job Alison! #proudsupervisor