In arid South Texas, home to mesquite and cacti, it hasn’t been uncommon for commercial beekeeper Robert Wheeler to lose half his bees every year.

Bee colonies in the United States are being decimated by mites that have developed immunity to a key pesticide.
{ai:summary}<p>Commercial beekeeper Robert Wheeler in South Texas has faced significant bee losses, with this year proving to be particularly devastating, as he reports losing half of his bees. The harsh arid conditions continue to pose challenges for local beekeeping. #society</p>

Record US Honey Bee Losses and What Mite Be Behind Them

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