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Neonicotinoid: References & Edit History

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  • Melissa Petruzzello
    Melissa Petruzzello (she/her) is Assistant Managing Editor and covers plants, algae, fungi, insects, spiders, renewable energy and environmental engineering. She also handles certain topics in Christianity, notably Protestant history and churches. 

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Type Description Contributor Date
Article title updated for style. Nov 03, 2026
Added top questions and a cross-reference to varroa mite. Jul 03, 2025
Mentioned that neonicotinoids may make honeybees more susceptible to parasite infection. May 20, 2025
New article added. Dec 20, 2022
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