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The research indicated that a two week gap in the availability of forage to a bumblebee colony during March/April could result in up to a 90% reduction in numbers of daughter queens subsequently produced.
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Apr 13 at 3:25pmWeb
Show threadDoomsdaysCW3d ago
@thebeeguy A nearby pussy willow tree is blooming -- but it's seen better days. The drought here in Maine is taking a toll on trees and bushes -- especially water-loving willows.