Bumble Bees Lacking High-Quality Habitat Have Higher Pathogen Loads

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Dec 22, 2020, 3:17 pm207 pts
Bumble bees found in low-quality landscapes — characterized by a relative lack of spring flowers and quality nesting habitat — had higher levels of disease pathogens, as did bumble bees in areas with higher numbers of managed honey bee hives, according to research led by Penn State scientists.

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