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Team of scientists discover 27 new bee viruses
DNA & RNA samples taken from 12 bee species of 9 countries reveal bees are carrying 27 new viruses in addition to the previously known viruses they carry.
June 25, 2018
Design-Build
Bee vision and the color purple
A study of nine bumblebee colonies in Germany found that those who favored purple blooms were greatly rewarded for their preference. Details here on Total Landscape Care!
February 2, 2018
Business
How to help honeybees survive the season with a winter garden
Unlike bumblebees, honeybees cluster together and “shiver” to generate heat to keep the queen protected and warm. Find out how to help the honeybees this winter.
November 7, 2017
Business
Bayer’s new Altus insecticide targets pests but spares bees, beneficial bugs
Altus is a systemic, broad-spectrum control of sucking pests where it can be applied before, during or after plant bloom, giving applicators flexibility.
October 23, 2017
Design-Build
Certain species of plants are very particular about which pollinators get their nectar
Flowers can be discriminating when it comes to pollinators. In fact, certain plant species use toxic nectar to repel the wrong type of bee from its flowers.
September 8, 2017
Design-Build
Tiny-brained bees don’t just learn, they teach each other
These insects have brains about the size of a sesame seed, but when it comes to getting what they want, bees are willing to learn. Click to read the research.
November 5, 2016
Business
Researchers to determine which landscape plants boost pollinators
Researchers focused on pollinator protection in ornamental horticulture have been awarded more than $2.8 million from the USDA. Click to read the full details.
August 16, 2016
Business
Nufarm, CHAS Partner on Beautification, Conservation Project
Nufarm and students from the Chicago High School for Agricultural Science (CHAS) partnered with Nufarm’s Alsip, Illinois facility to kick off an event that will not only provide an educational opportunity, but also provide a better view for drivers on Interstate 294.
June 4, 2014
Business
Insecticide Kills 50,000 Bumblebees
Scientists are on the hunt after more than 50,000 bumblebees died in Wilsonville, Oregon. After an interview with the landscaping company that maintains the area, The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) discovered the pesticide Dinotefuran, or “Safari” is responsible for the deaths of the bumblebees.The die-off started from 65 European Linden trees, according to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Groups are saying the bees represented more than 300 wild colonies.
June 26, 2013
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