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Science

Honeybees are pushing out wild pollinators in race for nectar

Reported by NewsBytes 18 Oct 2026, 4:04 pm IST 1 min read

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A surge in beekeeping has increased honeybee populations, leading them to aggressively displace bumblebees and other wild pollinators from flowers, a recent study reveals.

The study found that honeybees were most likely to win competitive interactions, pushing out rivals to collect more pollen and nectar. They were also actively avoided by other flower visitors in 28.4% of encounters on bramble and 35.6% on ivy. In cas... [584 chars]

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First reported by: NewsBytes
Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026, 4:04 pm IST
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