Pesticide antidote might help struggling bees

Pollen patties filled with enzymes may prevent bees from ingesting harmful pesticides
01 July 2021
Presented by Charlotte Birkmanis
Production by Charlotte Birkmanis.

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New technology may help save bees by providing an antidote for deadly pesticides. The new solution allows beekeepers to feed their bees ‘pollen patties’, a pollen-sized microparticle filled with enzymes to prevent the bees from ingesting certain pesticides. Charlotte Birkmanis chatted with Cornell University’s James Webb to get the latest buzz on their sweet technology.

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