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US honeybee deaths hit record high as scientists scramble to find main cause
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 26 Mar 2025
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I mean, maybe it is the thousands (millions?) of gallons of general pesticides sprayed from aircraft over many US counties?
There are mosquito control programs everywhere in the US that use pretty non-selective pesticides and blanket large areas from aircraft. There are better more eco friendly options but the general stuff from fixed wing planes is the cheapest option.