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Super Bees in California Are Fighting Off a Deadly Pest!

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Scientists discovered that special hybrid honeybees living in Southern California are naturally resisting tiny parasites called Varroa mites that are killing bee colonies all across America. These amazing bees aren't immune to the mites, but they have far fewer of them and don't need chemical treatments to survive—and the coolest part is that even their baby larvae are less attractive to the pests! This discovery might be the key to saving all the struggling bee populations around the world.
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ScienceDaily
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