Found in Tranlation: Over-Sharing By Honey Bees

摘要

My middle child stood accused of biting the six-year-old birthday boy at a party. Awkward. Especially because, in the back of my mind, doubt raged. Not bold enough to ask to see bite marks, I humbly apologized and dragged him home. I have a similar reaction upon hearing allegations that honey bees have adverse effects on other pollinators. I am attached personally and professionally to honey bees and their keepers and awed by all the goodness these insectsbring. Still, I seek out and read scientific studies that test for any negative effects of honey bees on their surroundings. On the whole, I am left feeling it is a wide world out there with space for many. I also feel that honey bee advocacy, and the bees themselves, have been a boon for other insects, let alone plants. Nevertheless, reputable colleagues have reported some annoying bites over the years and this had led to useful dialogue.