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Are honey bees on the decline?

Posted on January 16, 2023March 12, 2024 by Sciworthy

Scientists have observed lab honey bees are living 50% shorter lives than they were 50 years ago. As a result, commercial beehives and honey…

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    Can traps be an alternative to pesticides in aquatic farms?

    Posted on December 13, 2021June 25, 2025 by Erica Curles

    Using traps to lure parasites away may be a good alternative to pesticides for aquatic farms. But what attracts them?

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      Pesticide exposure is harmful for queen bees

      Posted on September 11, 2017December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

      Bees are important pollinators for plants not only in our home gardens, but in productive agricultural fields and natural environments…

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        Is Organic Farming Really Better? It Depends.

        Posted on May 2, 2017June 24, 2025 by Gina Misra

        Organic farming and conventional farming each have their own strengths and weaknesses that depend on application.

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