Bee and Flower (IMAGE)

Penn State

Bee and Flower

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'Honey bees are exposed to hundreds of pesticides, while they are foraging on flowers and also when beekeepers apply chemicals to control bee pests,' said Christina Grozinger, professor of entomology and director of the Center for Pollinator Research, Penn State.

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Daniel Schmehl, University of Florida

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