Commonly used pesticide linked to decline in wild bees

California’s beekeeping industry is struggling to keep its colonies alive. More than half of all honeybee colonies in the U.S. died last year, one of the worst losses in decades. ​ Cheap blended honey keeps prices low, while policies strain already thin margins. Many keepers say they’re running out of room to recover. ​ In this episode, third-generation beekeeper Ryan Burris explains how the fallout from hive losses is spreading through California agriculture. ​ Hashtags: #California #Podcast #T

Sharp bee decline ‘linked to pesticides’

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