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Pesticide Additive Could Be One Culprit in Bee Deaths

Jan 21, 2017
A study reveals that an inert ingredient found in a common pesticide could be contributing to the decline in honeybee colonies. Honeybee larvae exposed to this chemical and common bee hive viruses together appeared to die in greater numbers compared to bees exposed to the viruses or the chemical alone.
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