Tag: Bees
Government of Costa Rica Must Determine In Three Months How Fipronil Affects Bees
Almost a month after the appeal sentence presented by the Ombudsman's Office to ban the insecticide Fipronil in Costa Rica was admitted for study,...
“Vulture Bees”: The Peculiar Species Discovered in Costa Rica That Eats Meat
'Vulture bees'? Costa Rica is home to a species that developed an extra tooth and modified its intestine to eat meat. This is revealed...
UCR Publishes Book on Costa Rican Bees to Raise Awareness about the Ecological Importance...
As part of the commitment to defend the environment and food security of the country, the UCR published the book "Bees of Costa Rica",...
Tico Educational App is Launched to Educate Children About the Importance of Bees in...
Given the little awareness and care of bees, the Tropical Beekeeping Research Center of the National University (UNA), wants to show Tico children the...
Costa Rica Airport Rescues 4,000 Bees That ‘Landed’ In Aircraft Approach Tower
It was another safe takeoff with a happy ending at the Juan Santamaría International Airport, only without aircraft. This time, it was other winged...
Let’s Protect Bees in Costa Rica by Planting Aromatic and Fruit Species!
The most important biological function of bees is pollinating plants so that they become fertilized and produce fertile seeds capable of bearing fruit. The...
Join the Initiative of the National Counting of CR Bees This 2021
We are all important to carry out this initiative that is part of the first national count of bee since initiatives like this are the best way to celebrate bee
Costa Rican Beekeepers Alert About Possible Extinction of All Bees in Less than 15...
In a petition addressed to President Carlos Alvarado and to heads of Agriculture, Health and Environment, the Costa Rican Beekeepers Association requests the prohibition...
“Bees” will have their own Law in Costa Rica
This week the National Assembly deputies approved the law that recognizes the contributions of “bees” in the environmental, social and economic development of Costa Rica
Costa Rican Scientist Investigates Presence of Antibiotic-Producing Bacteria in Wasp Colonies
Researcher Laura Chavarría is studying social wasps to determine the presence of actinobacteria (producers of antibiotic substances) in these colonies and to test their...
Campaign Seeks to Fill the Streets with Floral Trees and Preserve Endangered Bees
For five years, the San Carlos Forest Development Commission (Codeforsa) has promoted the planting of flowering trees. Now the Codeforsa initiative has taken off...
Costa Rican Authorities Alert on Presence of “Killer Hornet” in the Country
The State Phytosanitary Service asked the population to alert about the presence in the country of the Asian giant hornet also known as the...
Use of Agrochemicals Impacts Bee Populations in Costa Rica!
To public opinion, in general; to the President of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, and his cabinet staff in particular…
Climate Change Impacts Costa Rican Páramo Species
Thinking that the characteristics of global warming and, consequently, of climate change are non-existent elements, has distinguished through different studies and scientific investigations. This...
Did You Know that Bees Are Capable of Making Additions and Subtractions?
Bees are able to develop simple mathematical operations, such as addition or subtraction, according to a study published by the journal "Science Advances" that...
Traditions, Joys, and Art in the “Welcome to Migratory Birds” Festival
Every day, foreigners and citizens of Costa Rica enjoy diverse and unique events full of art, gastronomy, and culture. There is one that distinctively...
No Bees, No Agriculture
The pollinating action of bees is proven to be crucial for the plants' flora cycle. This importance is pointed out by the Food and...
Natural Properties of Honey
Honey is a millennial natural product that has innumerable health benefits in different aspects. That is why we will show some benefits that this...
Popular Insecticide Doubles as Contraceptive in Bees
According to a recent study one of the world's most widely used insecticide doubles as a dangerous contraceptive in male bees. Neonicotinoid pesticides reduce...
