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Title: Do fungicide applications affect bee fidelity to cranberries

Author
item GAINES-DAY, HANNAN - University Of Wisconsin
item BERNAUER, OLIVIA - University Of Wisconsin
item Steffan, Shawn

Submitted to: Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/30/2014
Publication Date: 1/22/2015
Citation: Gaines-Day, H., Bernauer, O., Steffan, S.A. 2015. Do fungicide applications affect bee fidelity to cranberries [abstract]. Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. Paper No. SA-8.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Fungicides are commonly sprayed during bloom. Rented honey bees are often observed flying off the marsh. Is there possibly a cause-and-effect relationship here? That is, are fungicide applications driving bees off-site? We addressed this question in 2014, and have some preliminary data to present.