Paige Embry
The Varroa destructor mite is the greatest threat to US honeybees, and why things could get worse.
Researchers are looking at a long-term solution: develop bees that can fend off Varroa themselves ...
California almond industry may face challenges as ‘backup bee’ project developed as alternative to honeybee crop pollination cancelled
The almond industry contributes an estimated $21 billion annually to California’s economy and it is completely dependent on honeybees for ...
Backup pollinators: California almond, fruit producers hope blue orchard bees can reinforce honeybees
The need for a backup bee has become critical, particularly in almond orchards. Almonds are California’s second-largest crop, injecting an ...