Georgia Lab Tackles Threats to Honeybees

WATKINSVILLE, Ga. (Farm Monitor) — Honeybees are essential for U.S. agriculture, contributing to the pollination of crops worth billions annually. Georgia has been a vital source of bees for farmers nationwide.

However, ongoing colony losses pose a significant threat to bee populations, with diseases and pests like the small hive beetle being particularly challenging in the Southeast.

At the University of Georgia’s Bee Health Lab, researchers are focused on understanding these threats and finding ways to enhance honeybee health.

This research is increasingly crucial for farmers and agricultural sectors that depend on pollinators.