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Bees are collapsing in the U.S. A key to their secrets might vanish.

LAUREL, Maryland — Sam Droege, sporting worn hiking boots and blue jeans, walked through a lush field of tall grass and poison ivy — a typical commute to the government lab he has run for more than 23 ...
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How to Get Rid of Ground Bees: 7 Natural Solutions

Find out how to get rid of ground bees without using harsh chemicals and how to prevent them from returning. Although generally not aggressive, ground bees can cause a few issues with the underground ...
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Wild bees are under threat from domestic bees, invasive species, pathogens and climate change — but we can help

Sebastian Irazuzta received funding from McMaster University, The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, and NSERC. Noah Stegman received funding from McMaster University and NSERC. Susan A. Dudley receives ...
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Honey bees may play key role in spreading viruses to wild bumble bees

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Honey bees may play a role in increasing virus levels in wild bumble bees each spring, according to researchers at Penn State who analyzed seasonal trends of parasite and virus ...