bees

60% of citrus fruit yield depends on pollination

Around 60% of the citrus productivity depends on pollination. Experts have verified the crucial role of honeybees, native bees, and other insects in the production of lemons, mandarins, oranges, and grapefruits in the provinces of Tucumán, Catamarca, Entre Ríos,...

Do you know the 5 ecological benefits of hemp?

Outstanding are the ecological benefits of hemp, with applications focused on environmental care. We demonstrate that a productive development can arise from a simple yet sophisticated plant. Phytoremediation Hemp removes heavy metals from the soil, possessing the ability to decontaminate soils....

Beekeepers on alert: 20 beehives dead, suspected pesticides.

Beekeepers are on alert in Lago Puelo. It's because recently 20 bee hives died in the area of the Radal roundabout, on Provincial Route No. 16. Both producers and environmentalists expressed their concern and requested explanations about what happened, as...

Pesticides: A Threat to Stingless Bees?

Pesticides represent a significant threat to stingless bees, or meliponines, due to their direct and indirect exposure in agricultural environments. While there is abundant research on the effects of pesticides on the common honeybee (Apis mellifera), the impact on...

Guardians of Urban Bees: a specialized organization in rescue

Black Bee SOS is an organization from Mexico made up of nothing less than "guardians" of urban bees. They specialize in the rescue, rehabilitation, and protection of these city insects. Led by veterinary doctor Adriana Véliz, they have already carried...

The Mystery of the Sting: Why Bees Die When They Sting and Wasps Don’t

Although they share habitat and are often confused, bees and wasps have different biological reasons for their stings, based on the anatomy of their sting, their social behaviors, and their defensive and predatory functions. ## Bee Sting Bees have a serrated...

How bees helped resolve a serious conflict in Kenya

```html The bees resolved a serious conflict in Kenya thanks to the original idea of a local farmer. Her crops were besieged by elephants, and to protect them, she built a fence of beehives. Apparently, the insects scare away the huge...

The method used by bees to achieve incredible symmetry in their homes

Bees are not only important members of the ecosystem, but also for their own colonies. But they stand out not only for their honey and benefits for the environment, but also for the organization of their hives. These insects...

Propolis: the key ingredient for a healthy life

Propolis is known to stimulate and strengthen the immune system and is key to a healthy life, helping to fight bacterial, fungal, and viral infections thanks to its antibacterial and antiviral properties. Composition and Properties Propolis is a substance that bees...

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They monitor water quality in rivers of San Luis.

The Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of **San Luis** conducted a review of the **water quality** in the...