Jan 7, 2012 | Argus Leader
Parasite found in S.D. hives creates 'zombie bees'
In a study that could have far-reaching implications for the beekeeping industry, scientists have identified a parasitic fly that preys on honeybees in South Dakota and California, turning them into hive-abandoning “zombies.” The research, published Tuesday in the journal PLoS ONE , suggests that the parasitic phorid fly, Apocephalus borealis , ... (more)
Fire Fighters Asking For Bett...
Firefighters often put themselves directly in the path of danger when they respond to a call.