How can honeybees and wild bees coexist in cities? (IMAGE)

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

How can honeybees and wild bees coexist in cities?

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When urban beekeepers set up hives in cities, the colonies of honeybees may harm the local wild bees. Researchers at TUM and beekeepers propose a set of measures, the Urban Bee Concept, to protect both honeybees and wild bees.

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Astrid Eckert / TUM

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