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Mighty Bee Mites: Decimating the Pollinating Honeybee

Living on Earth
August 14, 2013
  • By Matt Binder
The World

A tiny development is having a major impact on national agriculture. Pollinating honeybees which are relied upon for spreading many kinds of seeds are being destroyed by two different species of mite. Matt Binder reports on how scientists and farmers are working to stay ahead of this stinging new problem.

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