BVT had to prove that its method and the Vectorite wouldn’t harm the bees as part of the approval process. Bee health and safety has been a major issue over the past decade with the identification of Colony Collapse Disorder among honey bees. One out of every three bites of food people eat is made possible by pollinators like honey bees, according to Bees Matter, a partnership of agricultural organizations that say they have a vested interest in pollinator health. BVT suggests using bumble bees over honey bees — though it can set up either type of hive _—as bumble bees can carry more Vectorite and fly in a wider variety of climates. Oliver Rossi via Getty Images Honey bees flying into wooden beehives.

Source: Huffington Post October 14, 2019 16:41 UTC