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Bee Myths – Facts & Fiction

Don’t Believe Everything You Hear!

Everyone knows you shouldn’t believe everything you read or hear. But how often do we take the time to read something and think “Is that really true?” Separating fact from fiction is the first step toward increasing our understanding on complex topics and allows us to make meaningful decisions about the world around us. Let’s take time to fully explore some common beliefs about bees and how knowing the facts can provide greater insights into how we can protect them and our food.

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Bee Myths – Facts & Fiction

Don’t Believe Everything You Hear!

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Identifying Kenya’s important vegetable pollinators

Support for smallholder farmers in Africa

Kenya has spectacular animal life, so it’s easy to overlook the insects. But vegetable farming – a crucial sector providing not just exports but household food security and vital nutrition – depends on insects for pollination. Learn more on the work being done to better understand and manage pollinator diversity, to increase crop yields and quality for Eastern Kenyan farmers.

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Identifying Kenya’s important vegetable pollinators

Support for smallholder farmers in Africa

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Creepy, crawly, fuzzy, buzzy, fascinating or downright yucky …

… but we can’t live without them.

Insects trigger a wide scope of images in our minds. Bayer researchers are passionate about them all: They work to promote them where they are beneficial, control them where they cause harm and protect them where they don’t. Discover the diversity of insects for yourselves!

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Creepy, crawly, fuzzy, buzzy, fascinating or downright yucky …

… but we can’t live without them.

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A healthy outlook for Latin America’s bees …

… thanks to monitoring, training and networking

Generating the data and knowledge needed to professionalize the health management of honey bees in Latin America, through tailored policy action. That’s what the Healthy Hives 2020 LATAM Program is all about! Intrigued to know more?

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A healthy outlook for Latin America’s bees …

… thanks to monitoring, training and networking

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A woman with a passion for agriculture

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Meet Nevena: passionate about bees, farming, and working for Bayer. She sees it as her role to connect beekeepers and farmers, making them aware of the interdependence of crop production and pollinators.

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A woman with a passion for agriculture

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Pollinators: Essential for fruit production

Come and meet the Bayer Bee Care team at Fruit Logistica!

Did you know that bees play an important role in producing many fruits, vegetables and nuts we enjoy as part of our daily diet? These agricultural crops rely, at least in part, on bees and other insects to pollinate them. So, bees can be seen as ‘farm workers’ – actively participating in agricultural activities, contributing to better crop yields and quality. Learn more about ...

... their importance for fresh produce ...

Pollinators: Essential for fruit production

Come and meet the Bayer Bee Care team at Fruit Logistica!

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The 67th Annual Meeting attracted delegates from around the world

Advocating and Innovating at Entomology 2019

New tools, approaches and investigations are helping to reshape and rethink entomology

In mid-November 2019, the Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting in St Louis included topics regarding bees and other pollinating insects.

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Advocating and Innovating at Entomology 2019

New tools, approaches and investigations are helping to reshape and rethink entomology

In mid-November 2019, the Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting in St Louis included topics regarding bees and other pollinating insects.

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María Helena Latorre is director of the Chamber of Producers of the National Association of Entrepreneurs of Colombia (ANDI).

Working together for pollination in Colombia

Thanks to the efforts of the National Association of Entrepreneurs (ANDI)

Aware that pollinators can increase many food crop yields, Colombian beekeepers and farmers work together to improve crop productivity and protect honey bees.

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Working together for pollination in Colombia

Thanks to the efforts of the National Association of Entrepreneurs (ANDI)

Aware that pollinators can increase many food crop yields, Colombian beekeepers and farmers work together to improve crop productivity and protect honey bees.

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The ICPPR Bee Protection Group conference focuses on exchange, sharing and discussion on pollinator safety topics

Innovation for safety and a sustainable future

Scientific exchange at the ICPPR conference in Bern

Through collaborations and participation, Bayer scientists are helping to turn today’s impossibilities into tomorrow’s breakthroughs at the ICPPR Bee Protection Group meeting in Bern, Switzerland.

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Innovation for safety and a sustainable future

Scientific exchange at the ICPPR conference in Bern

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Bee Myths – Facts & Fiction

Don’t Believe Everything You Hear!

Bee Myths – Facts & Fiction

Don’t Believe Everything You Hear!

Identifying Kenya’s important vegetable pollinators

Support for smallholder farmers in Africa

Identifying Kenya’s important vegetable pollinators

Support for smallholder farmers in Africa

Creepy, crawly, fuzzy, buzzy, fascinating or downright yucky …

… but we can’t live without them.

Creepy, crawly, fuzzy, buzzy, fascinating or downright yucky …

… but we can’t live without them.

A healthy outlook for Latin America’s bees …

… thanks to monitoring, training and networking

A healthy outlook for Latin America’s bees …

… thanks to monitoring, training and networking

A woman with a passion for agriculture

Contributing through connecting

A woman with a passion for agriculture

Contributing through connecting

Pollinators: Essential for fruit production

Come and meet the Bayer Bee Care team at Fruit Logistica!

Pollinators: Essential for fruit production

Come and meet the Bayer Bee Care team at Fruit Logistica!

Bee up to date Latest News

Advocating and Innovating at Entomology 2019

New tools, approaches and investigations are helping to reshape and rethink entomology

Advocating and Innovating at Entomology 2019

New tools, approaches and investigations are helping to reshape and rethink entomology

Working together for pollination in Colombia

Thanks to the efforts of the National Association of Entrepreneurs (ANDI)

Working together for pollination in Colombia

Thanks to the efforts of the National Association of Entrepreneurs (ANDI)

Innovation for safety and a sustainable future

Scientific exchange at the ICPPR conference in Bern

Innovation for safety and a sustainable future

Scientific exchange at the ICPPR conference in Bern

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