Bayer Knew Pesticide Killed Bees, Critics Charge

Drew Nelles — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:35:13 CDT

A German prosecutor is investigating allegations that chemical giant Bayer CropScience knowingly sold a pesticide that kills honeybees, the Raleigh News & Observer reports. The investigation follows complaints from German beekeepers and environmentalists that the company covered up incriminating data on chlothianidine. In the US, meanwhile, an environmental group sued...

Fungus Could Be Culprit in Death of Bees

Greg Atwan — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:48:33 CDT

Finally, a lead in the mysterious honeybee crisis that's had scientists and keepers buzzing for months. A fungus called nosema ceranae is showing up frequently in colonies that have suffered heavy losses, giving scientists hope of controlling what they call "colony collapse disorder," the Los Angeles Times reports.

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Bayer Knew Pesticide Killed Bees, Critics Charge

Fungus Could Be Culprit in Death of Bees