Effects of Artificial Electromagnetic Fields on Bees: A Global Review

Reategui-Inga M.; Rojas E.M.; Tineo D.; Araníbar-Araníbar M.J.; Valdiviezo W.A.; Escalante C.A.; Castre S.J.R. · Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences (2023) · DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2023.23.32

Resumen

Background and Objective: Electromagnetic fields coming from electric and electronic devices, mobile telephony antennas, or electrical installations are continuously growing and are in direct relation with population growth. In that sense, the purpose of this investigation was to determine what are the effects of artificial electromagnetic fields on the behavior and viability of bees through a global perspective (1968-2022). Materials and Methods: The methodology used in this research consisted of the review of literature obtained from platforms such as Scopus, EBSCO, IEEE, Wiley, Google Scholar and Taylor & Francis. Results: It was possible to review 36 studies on the field and to state that investigations on this topic have increased in 2019, at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.86% (in a period of 54 years). Poland and USA are the leading countries in the number and importance of investigations on this topic. Keywords were grouped on the basis of the advancement of the research (honeybee, animals, Apis mellifera and apoideos). Conclusion: The study of the effects of electromagnetic fields on bees makes it possible to understand its impact on the metabolism and viability of bees.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional del Altiplano; Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas; Universidad Nacional Agraria de la Selva; Universidad Nacional Intercultural Fabiola Salazar Leguía de Bagua; Universidad Nacional Intercultural de la Selva Central Juan Santos Atahualpa