Friday, 12 January 2024

Probiotics for Honey Bees: How Beneficial Microbes Could Boost Hive Health

Closeup of the opened top of a honey bee hive, where thousands of honey bees roam along the tops of white hive frames.

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Managed honey bees can often fall victim to infectious diseases, and beekeepers need a variety of tools for protecting the health of their hives. A new review in the Journal of Insect Science explores the latest advances in probiotics for honey bees and other methods for promoting beneficial microbes in honey bee hives. [Read more]

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