ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AS IMPLEMENT TO MITIGATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS CAUSED BY PESTICIDES THAT AFFECT POPULATIONS OF THE STINGLESS BEE SPECIES TETRAGONISCA ANGUSTULA (HYMENOPTERA: APIDAE)

Abstract

Environmental management proposes the use of administrative procedures that minimize environmental impacts arising from economic activities carried out by institutions on natural resources, mainly aiming at sustainable development. Considering, therefore, the importance of working on sustainability, it is essential to mention that in recent years, the rampant use of pesticides has considerably affected the populations of different species of bees. And the population reduction of bees has become a concern among beekeepers, beekeepers and scientists, as these insects are very efficient pollinating agents. Therefore, this review aimed to find information, through a survey of data that could point out which environmental management practices could significantly reduce negative environmental impacts on stingless bees, specifically on Jataí bees (Tetragonisca angustula). To support the proposal of this study, articles, books and other types of sources were specifically used. The results showed that agroecological practices, such as Agroforestry Systems (SAFs) proved to be an appropriate option for mitigating impacts on jataí bees, although there is little scientific production on this topic.