Harmful elements to bees
ByThe ecological issue I have explored is the decline in the bee population- whether it be human made reasons the bee population is in decline or natural/ecological reasons, it’s serious a problem. In this blog I will be focusing on the chemicals used in pesticides. Even though farmers or everyday people don’t think much about harming insects such as bees with their use of the chemicals, people using pesticides can and do in fact harm their ecosystem.
The chemicals below are some examples of the elements found in some pesticides:
Phosphorus: Found as atomic number fifteen on the periodic table, phosphorus is poisonous element that is a commonly used element in pesticides, more specifically- Insect pesticides and just like any other insect, can kill bees.
Bromine: Found as atomic number thirty-five on the periodic table, bromine is a chemical that is used for pests and is also dangerous to bees.
Sulfur: Found as atomic number sixteen on the periodic table, sulfur can harm and or kill insects, mites, fungi, and insects including bees. Sulfur can come in many forms such as sulfur dioxide which is produced when sulfur is burned.
Sources used:
Insecticide | Description, Modes of Action, Types, & Environmental Impacts | Britannica