Europeans have been battling the Velutina hornet for about 15 years. Spanish beekeepers have sent out a mayday for help, but so far they’ve been left to defend their hives on their own.
The global population of flying insects is crashing dangerously fast
University of Minnesota scientist Marla Spivak has received a Macarthur genius grant for her work studying bees and trying to save them from “colony collapse disorder.”
Bee Populations in Decline, Debate Swarms Around Pesticides
The EU is considering a two-year ban on a widely-used group of pesticides that have been linked to bee deaths in Europe and the US. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports.
Honey Bee Colony Collapse Disorder
New research points to the link between a common insecticide and Colony Collapse Disorder that has wiped out many honeybee hives.
The Bee’s Knees
Due to recent innovations, some honeybees can now carry pesticides that kill viruses, along with the usual pollen as they carry out their flights. Commentator Ruth Page remarks on this and other notable scientific discoveries.
The Bee’s Knees
Due to recent innovations, some honeybees will be carrying pesticides that kill viruses, along with the usual pollen this spring. Commentator Ruth Page remarks on this and other notable scientific discoveries.
