Saving Pollinators Through The Art Of Beekeeping
It’s no secret we all need to be doing something to save the bees. Pesticide exposure and habitat destruction mean populations of important pollinators are declining rapidly around the world. A new study finds some countries are doing a better job of saving them than others. Arena Flowers has analyzed data from the United Nations […]
Growing Hotel Trend: Urban Beekeeping & Gardens
It might seem an unlikely pairing, but urban beekeeping, rooftop gardens, and luxury hotels are a natural match. The best food comes from incredibly fresh ingredients, and upscale hotels contain restaurants that are the domain of talented chefs. Such culinary artists are well aware that the secret to a tantalizing and memorable repast is bigger […]
Almond Fungicide Threatens Honey Bees
With most managed US hives used to pollinate California’s almond crops, it’s alarming to learn that a common almond fungicide threatens honey bees. New research published in the Journal of Economic Entomology on Tuesday of this week reports findings that the fungicide iprodione greatly reduces foraging honey bee survival rate. Not in excessive amounts, but […]