Honey Bee Bioassays Reach the Halfway Point The honey bee bioassays using the Iberian honey bee (Apis mellifera iberiensis) have now passed the halfway point of the eight-week experimental period. As part of the Cyanoservices project, the Spanish team is investigating the potential effects of cyanotoxins produced by cyanobacteria on honey bee populations. The study…
Last week, Guillermo Cabezas Torrero took part in the Pint of Science event, where he introduced wild bees, their importance in ecosystems, and the economic value they provide as an ecosystem service. A great event to celebrate World Bee Day (May 20).