Pesticide buildup could lead to poor honey bee health - Dr. Christopher Mullin

Pesticide buildup could lead to poor honey bee health
Monday, August 18, 2008
Honey bees industriously bring pollen and nectar to the hive, but along with the bounty comes a wide variety of pesticides, according to Penn State researchers. Add the outside assault to the pesticides already in the waxy structure of the hive, and bee researchers see a problem difficult to evaluate and correct. However, an innovative approach may mitigate at least some beeswax contamination. [Read More]