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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

09/25/2023 SOURCE: cardinalnews.org

As critical pollinator populations decline, cities and campuses find ways to encourage bees, butterflies and bats

Cities and college campuses across the region have been certified as "bee-friendly." Their efforts include reducing the use of pesticides, allowing native species to thrive, and educating residents and students about how best to help pollinators.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

09/25/2023 SOURCE: www.openaccessgovernment.org

Farmers seek tech alternatives as bee pollinators decline

Farmers are turning to technology-driven solutions as bee populations face challenges in pollinating crops

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

09/25/2023 SOURCE: www.msn.com

Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate

With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed as a back-up.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

09/23/2023 SOURCE: talker.news

Bees without mothers more prone to disease

Researchers even found that motherless bees behaved differently than those with influential maternal figures.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

09/23/2023 SOURCE: www.msn.com

The key to a tiny bee's health is having a good mom, study finds

A tiny species of carpenter bee, the spurred ceratina, depends on maternal care to have healthy microbiomes

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

09/21/2023 SOURCE: www.msn.com

As Australia's bees face varroa mite infestation, it's hoped hover flies can fill the role of crop pollinator

As threats to Australia's bee population increase, including from varroa mite, a fly is emerging as a top alternative pollinator for crops.

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TOPIC(S): Pollinators,

09/21/2023 SOURCE: www.lowellsun.com

The lessons of the bees: Innovation Academy educator studies pollinators in Costa Rica

TYNGSBORO — Lessons learned while studying bees this summer could help students at Innovation Academy learn lessons about living — in this school year and beyond.

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TOPIC(S): Pollinators,

09/21/2023 SOURCE: www.devdiscourse.com

Pollination by multiple bee species improves cherry harvest: Research | Science-Environment

Trees should be pollinated by both honey bees and mason bees for the best cherry harvest. A recent study performed by a University of Gothenburg professor demonstrates yet another advantage of biodiversity.

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TOPIC(S): Pollinators,

09/21/2023 SOURCE: www.joplinglobe.com

Pollinator garden to welcome bees, butterflies, birds to Joplin Public Library

A diversity of pollinators is necessary to a healthy environment, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Joplin Public Library is doing its part to help pollinators

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

09/21/2023 SOURCE: phys.org

Pollination by more than one bee species found to improve cherry harvest

To obtain the biggest cherry harvest, trees should be pollinated by both honey bees and mason bees. A new study led by a researcher at the University of Gothenburg shows yet another benefit of biodiversity.

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