CATCH THE BUZZ- Honey Bee losses, it’s not Just the US
Excess pesticide use threatens Turkey’s bee population, experts say BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL TURKEY A beekeeper shows a honeycomb covered in honeybees, in Giresun, Turkey, May 17, 2021. (AA Photo) Turkey has been witnessing a concerning reduction in bee populations across the country, and according to experts, excessive pesticide use and climate change could be the culprits in mass colony disappearances.…
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The Classroom – June 2021
Q Mysterious Leg Spine/Spur On the mid-legs is the spine or spur. What is the consensus on its function? I guess it is referred to as a “wax spur” by many, thinking it is used to move wax flakes. I think I saw another reference to it being used to move pollen pellets. Do we really know what that…
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