Friday, July 15, 2011

Bee Knowledgeable: Pesticides & Bee Behavior

 Evidence that pesticide use is a major factor in Colony Collapse Disorder continues to grow. More groups are taking action and bringing to light the effects of the varied pesticides we use on our ecosystem.
In recent studies, honey bees have been observed to seal off or cap over cells full of pollen. The behavior was noted because it is exceptionally odd. Bees do not usually cover or cap their pollen cells, only honey and brood. After testing the pollen in these sealed cells scientists found exceptionally high levels of chemicals and pesticides.

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