TownScientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing — Colonies surged 15-fold
Does it work for all bee species or only the honeybee species we usually use for producing honey? Wild populations are getting fucked and, last I checked, outcompeted by invasive honeybees we keep introducing to new areas for increased honey production…
Being married to a pollinator ecologist has taught me at least one thing: honeybees are overrated. Native bees are waaay cooler.
I’m glad the article said something about the impact to native bee populations, and I expect the same, but it would’ve been much nicer if the paper said something about them. For now we’re stuck with speculation…