Native bees and other pollinators are under threat because of widespread pesticide use. But how exactly do these insecticides affect them, and more importantly, the pollination work so critical to our food supply? We talk with researcher Kiah Tasman to find out. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2107464/open_sms">What's on your buzzy mind? Send us a text message and let us know!</a>Thanks for listening! Visit our <a href='https://thebeesknees.website/'>website </a>to learn more about what we discussed today and subscribe to our <a href='https://thebeesknees.website/native-bee-newsletter/'>newsletter</a>.

The Bee's Knees

Sleepyheads: The Effects of Insecticides on Bee Sleep

Bees are intelligent, compassionate creatures responsible for 90% of the world’s food. They contribute to sustainable farming, biodiversity, environmental protection, and more. Listen in to learn about the wonderful world of native bees and how you can nurture the literal busy bees of Mother Nature.