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Bees get early wakeup call from warming climate

Warmer springs are causing British bees to wake up earlier, a new study has found, threatening the pollination of crops such as apples and pears. The research – which is believed to be the largest of its kind in Great Britain – found that for every 1 degree Celsius rise…
bubmag
July 10, 2023
Bees

Move over, bees: The lowly weevil is a power pollinator

When it comes to the critical process of pollination, butterflies and especially bees are typically the most lauded participants. These pollinators fly from flower to flower to feed and fertilize plants by spreading pollen around. But, these fluttery creatures are far from the only species that help flowers reproduce and…
bubmag
May 26, 2023
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Fertilizers limit pollination by changing how bumblebees sense flowers

Artist’s impression of bumblebee interacting with flower. Credit: Benjamin and Joseph Tiso Pollinators are less likely to land on flowers sprayed with fertilizers or pesticides as they can detect electric field changes around the flower, researchers at the University of Bristol have found. The study, published in PNAS Nexus today,…
bubmag
November 9, 2022
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Bumper peach and nectarine crop expected after successful bee pollination

On Hogarth Range, bees are buzzing and Southview Orchard's stone fruit trees are bursting with pink blossoms. Key points:Bees have already pollinated 90 per cent of the peach and nectarine trees at Southview OrchardJohn and Frieda de Kleuver are hoping for a bumper crop this year after a successful pollinationPruning, the busiest…
bubmag
August 18, 2022