Honors Program
Midway Honors
Date of Award
5-2017
Thesis Professor(s)
Darrell J. Moore
Thesis Professor Department
Biological Sciences
Thesis Reader(s)
Gregory W. Bishop,Laughton M. Messmer
Abstract
In this study, the effects of the neonicotinoid pesticide, thiamethoxam, are examined through the Proboscis Extension Response (PER) in honey bees (Apis mellifera). PER is a form of classical conditioning applied to honey bees through scent and reward association which quantifies learning rates. Results between groups treated with thiamethoxam did not differ significantly from untreated control groups. Potential reasons for these results are discussed. The method and experimental apparatus for testing the PER assay are also discussed.
Publisher
East Tennessee State University
Document Type
Honors Thesis - Open Access
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Recommended Citation
Shepherd, David J., "Elucidating the Effects of Thiamethoxam Neonicotinoid on Honey Bee Learning Using the Proboscis Extension Response" (2017). Undergraduate Honors Theses. Paper 376. https://dc.etsu.edu/honors/376
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