Clever Scent Signals Offer a Safe Shield to Keep Honeybees Away from Farm Pesticides

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Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered benign chemical odors that can temporarily deter honeybees from foraging on recently sprayed crops. This promising breakthrough could dramatically reduce bee mortality rates and support global pollinator conservation efforts without disrupting essential agricultural practices.
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered benign chemical odors that can temporarily deter honeybees from foraging on recently sprayed crops. This promising breakthrough could dramatically reduce bee mortality rates and support global pollinator conservation efforts without disrupting essential agricultural practices.