Pollination Overload: Why More Honey Bees Don't Always Mean Better Crops

02/12/2025 11 min Temporada 3 Episodio 67
Pollination Overload: Why More Honey Bees Don't Always Mean Better Crops

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Can having too many honeybee hives in our landscapes be detrimental? Dr. Ainhoa Magrach led a comprehensive review that brings fresh clarity to a long-standing question—how does the number of honeybee hives in a landscape affect wild pollinators, plant reproduction, and ecosystem health? We explore how the overuse of managed honeybees can sometimes undermine biodiversity and agricultural productivity and discuss sustainable practices that can make a difference. What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know!Thanks for listening! Visit our website to learn more about what we discussed today and subscribe to our newsletter.