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PROTECTS project @ProtectsProject

PROTECTS (Protecting terrestrial ecosystems through sustainable pesticide use) project with partners at UCD, TCD, MU, DCU and Teagasc. Funded by @agriculture_ie

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PROTECTS project@ProtectsProject
7 Feb 2024
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/788284760/97ec9d87… 1/16

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Dara Stanley@DaraStanley
13 Jun 2025
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/vacanc… #findaphd @BES_careers @RoyEntSoc

Vacancies | ecology

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Dara Stanley@DaraStanley
21 Dec 2024
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
Ed Straw@EdStrawBio
21 Dec 2024
ATTENTION ECOTOX PEOPLE: We wrote a primer on bee and pesticide science! Specifically written to be an accessible short guide for post / undergrads. It explains all the basic lingo and concepts in simple language. @DaraStanley doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.14…
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Pádraic Fogarty@whittledaway
16 May 2024
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/c…

The unanswered questions on impact of pesticides on the health of ecosystems

There is growing evidence that pesticides are implicated in declines of everything from songbirds to bug life in rivers and streams

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Great article on pesticide use in Ireland, covering some of our research too! @ucdagfood @UCDEarth
Pádraic Fogarty@whittledaway
16 May 2024
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/c…
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UCD School Ag & Food
@ucdagfood
7 Feb 2024
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. 🙌

PROTECTS project@ProtectsProject
7 Feb 2024
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Thanks to our funders @agriculture_ie, and to our institutions @MaynoothUni, @TCD_NatSci, @ucdagfood, @DCUWater for all their support. A special thanks to all the farmers who worked with us to make it all possible 14/16
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Dave Goulson@DaveGoulson
7 Feb 2024
Interesting thread describing recent research on pesticide use in Ireland and threats to bees.
PROTECTS project@ProtectsProject
7 Feb 2024
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/788284760/97ec9d87… 1/16
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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
PROTECTS project@ProtectsProject
7 Feb 2024
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/788284760/97ec9d87… 1/16
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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/788284760/97ec9d87… 1/16

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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
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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
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