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The Tragic Loss of an Important Ally
Honey bees are an essential ally in the production of food for humans. They are responsible for the production of 30 to 40% of all food crop on the planet. Unfortunately, do to our destructive agricultural behaviours and parasitic mite infestations honey bees are being wiped out at an unprecedented rate. The video “Honey Bee Blues” documents the destruction of bee colonies by varroa destructor mites.
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