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- A new collaborative study has found that bees are increasingly under threat due to environmental degradation caused by changes in land use. The researchers found changes such as land clearing and urban development, altered the availability of flowers in the landscape, significantly impacting bee populations, especially larger-bodied species.
phys.org/news/2024-08-significantly-affect-larger-bees.htmlChanges in land use significantly affect larger bees, study shows
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Sep 4, 2023 · The invasive hornets are wreaking havoc in mainland Europe and threaten to get a foothold in the UK, with nests found in East Sussex, Kent, Devon and Dorset. The insects feed on native bees and...
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Britain’s bees are in trouble. 35 UK bees species are under threat of extinction, and all species face serious threats. Pesticides are one of the key threats to bees. The decline in bees' diversity and abundance would have a serious impact on how the natural world functions, including our crops.
Apr 29, 2024 · Wild bees face risks from domesticated bees, habitat loss, and climate change. Supporting bee diversity in Ontario is an important component of promoting a healthy environment.
The invasive hornets are wreaking havoc in mainland Europe and threaten to get a foothold in the UK, with nests found in East Sussex, Kent, Devon and Dorset. The insects feed on native bees and...
Oct 4, 2018 · Asian hornets are an invasive non-native species in Britain and pose a threat to native wildlife, especially honeybees. Most reported sightings turn out to not be the Asian hornet but it can clearly arrive and establish nests.
Loss of British bees threatens food security. World's biggest bee found alive. Current Biology. Some bee populations, such as bumblebees in Europe and North America, are well studied. But...
Bee populations have been declining globally over recent decades due to habitat loss, intensive farming practices, changes in weather patterns and the excessive use of agrochemicals such as pesticides. This in turn poses a threat to a variety of plants critical to human well-being and livelihoods.
