BEES BUZZIN' OFF
Daily Record|November 15, 2022
Honey-makers' lifespan is reduced from a month to just two weeks since the 70s
MARK WAGHORN
BEES BUZZIN' OFF

THE lifespan of honeybees has halved in 50 years, according to a report.

It now stands at just 17.7 days compared to 34.3 in the 70s, regardless of their diet.

It is the first study to identify an overall decline in honeybee numbers within a controlled environment.

The research hints that genetics may be influencing broader trends seen in the beekeeping industry.

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