๐The health of honey bee colonies in Florida
Beyond the profitable products and byproducts harvested directly from honey bee colonies such as honey, wax, propolis, and royal jelly, more than 90 different cropsโabout one-third of total crop production in the U.S.โare dependent upon these prolific pollinators for their survival and prosperity.
Invasive โMurder Hornetโ spotted in US for first time
Published: May 4, 2020, 8:42 am Updated: May 5, 2020, 12:44 pm"Murder Hornets" are now in the United States. Asian Giant Hornets are an invasive and potentially deadly species and theyโve been spotted in the U.S. for the first time. Researchers nicknamed the insect the โMurder Hornetโ because its venomous sting can kill a human if they are stung several times. The hornets are more than 2 inches long and have reportedly been attacking beehives in Washington State. Scientists do not yet know how they made it to the U.S.