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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Pollinators,

Why a new type of super honey bee could offer hope against a deadly threat wiping out hives

Researchers say it is feasible to introduce the new breed widely raising hopes of a global recovery in honey bee populations

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Sustainability, Research, Pollinators,

Selective breeding sustainably protects honey bees from Varroa mite

A new breed of honey bees provides a major advance in the global fight against the parasitic Varroa mite, new research shows.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

03/24/2022 SOURCE: www.beaconjournal.com

Akron will mind its own beeswax, allow gardeners to cultivate pollinator-friendly plants

The amended ordinance allows local gardeners to grow plants\u00a0previously banned on private property that are vital to pollinator populations.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Environment, Pollinators,

03/22/2022 SOURCE: www.youtube.com

Protecting bees and pollinators

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

03/16/2022 SOURCE: www.sunnyskyz.com

Interesting Video Shows Bees Refusing To Fly In The Dark

Someone posted a fascinating video of bees refusing to fly in the dark. When the beekeeper turns off the lights, the bees immediatlely drop to the ground. It's like someone pulled the plug on the bees.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research, Pollinators,

Butterflies are vanishing in the western U.S.—but not for the reasons scientists thought

Warming falls, not habitat loss, is a key source of decline

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

03/11/2022 SOURCE: www.southernhighlandnews.com.au

Beekeeper says 'time is of the essence' after losing bees in floods

One beekeeper has spent the last few days checking his hives that were waterlogged or underwater, and in the worst cases, he has had to "euthanise hives".

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Team AgWiki
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Topics: Pollinators,

USDA APHIS | How PPQ Protects Pollinator Health

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Sustainability, Research, Pollinators, Ag North America,

B.C. researchers uncover clever way to help bees survive heat waves

B.C. farmer recalls 'incredible losses' following June 2021 heat wave. Then she went looking for a solution.

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Randy Krotz
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Topics: Agriculture US, Gardening, Pollinators,

Pollinator-Friendly Plants-What's the Big Deal?

Editor’s note: the following was written by Steve Matadobra, Master Gardener candidate, ...

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