01 Francis Ratnieks - The Benefits of Bees in Urban Areas
PolliNation Podcast · Oregon State University
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Show Notes
"A hairy vegetarian wasp." That's how professor Francis Ratnieks of the University of Sussex describes the bee. Professor Ratnieks has done a lot of research on bees, from honeybee biology to practical solutions for beekeepers and homeowners interested in encouraging pollinators. This wide-ranging interview is full of tips for how to select pollinator plants, reasons for becoming a beekeeper, and common myths that people have about bees.
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