Bear Creek Nature Center event pays tribute to pollinators
June 14, 2017
From: The Gazette
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Scientists are still debating what exactly is causing bees to die off. Habitat destruction and pesticide use are two theories. Hench blames the varroa mite, a tiny parasite that latches onto bees and can transmit harmful diseases.
Joanne Scanlan emerged from Hench’s presentation excitedly reciting facts about the life cycle of bees and the destructive varroa mite.
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