Biological effects of electromagnetic fields on insects: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Thill A, Cammaerts MC, Balmori A · 2023
Biological effects of non-thermal EMF on insects are clearly proven in the laboratory but only partly in the field.
Plain English Summary
This systematic review summarizes the results of studies investigating the toxicity of electromagnetic fields in insects. The review focuses on detrimental effects from technological infrastructure, particularly power lines and cellular networks. Biological effects of non-thermal EMF on insects are clearly proven in the laboratory but only partly in the field. The authors state that extrapolating from laboratory results warrants increasing the threat level of environmental EMF impact on insects.
Why This Matters
The review notes that insects are declining worldwide at an alarming rate, with pesticides and modern agricultural practices playing a major role. It highlights that cumulative effects of multiple low-dose toxins have only recently begun to be investigated methodically. The authors point out that 5G is being deployed without having been tested for potential toxic effects. They warn that with humanity's quest for pervasiveness of technology, even modest effects of electromagnetic fields could reach a saturation level that can no longer be ignored.
Show BibTeX
@article{thill_a_cammaerts_mc_balmori_a_ce4903,
author = {Thill A and Cammaerts MC and Balmori A},
title = {Biological effects of electromagnetic fields on insects: a systematic review and meta-analysis},
year = {2023},
doi = {10.1515/reveh-2023-0072},
}