But the problem of declining bee health might actually be getting worse, largely because
the factor of agricultural chemicals lies at the nexus of science, finance and politics.
In sub-Saharan Africa, multiple
factors, including the widespread use
of long - lasting insecticidal nets, indoor residual spraying, exposure to
chemical pollutants, urbanization, and
agricultural practices, are contributing to the selection
of malaria mosquitoes that are highly resistant to several classes
of insecticide.