Bush #bee #hives are dying & #beekeepers challenged as #treatment-resistant #varroa mites spread.
#Genetic #testing has confirmed that some of the #parasites are #mutating.
Beekeepers are being urged to rotate chemical treatments to slow the pace of resistance. #auspol #apiarists
"In parts of Europe where the species has established itself, they have wiped out 30 percent to 80 percent of #hives.
People are at risk, too. Those who approach nests too closely risk severe stings known to cause intense pain, rapid swelling and, in some cases, life-threatening allergic reactions. People have died after being stung by these #hornets."
This has been a top 10, possibly top 5 gig of all time for me.
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The steep slopes of the Cevennes valleys are home to some last trunk-apiaries or #bruscs, a testimony to a centuries-old beekeeping tradition. Made from the hollowed-out trunks of chestnut trees and covered with a shale slate, these hives are sometimes still home to a rustic black honeybee variety that produces a thick and characteristic honey, used primarily for domestic consumption.
#France (2011)
It’s one of those days. The pollen count is sky-high, your nose won’t stop running, and your eyes are so itchy and watery you can barely see straight. #allergyrelief #antihistamine #cetirizine #hayfever #hives #Zyrtec
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