"Scientists have found that the overall health of bees improves in the presence of agricultural production. The study, "Agricultural Landscape and Pesticide Effects on Honey Bee Biological Traits" published in the Journal of Economic Entomology and by the University of Tennessee, evaluated the impacts of row-crop agriculture, including the traditional use of pesticides, on honey bee health. Results indicated that hive health was positively correlated to the presence of agriculture.. ....."
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