HONEYBEES WE SHRUNK YOUR LIVES
Daily Mirror UK|November 15, 2022
From a month to fortnight in last 50yrs
MARK WAGHORN
HONEYBEES WE SHRUNK YOUR LIVES

THE lifespan of honeybees has halved in 50 years.

It now stands at just 17.7 days compared to 34.3 in the 1970s, 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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