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Silent Spring Revisited: Revamping Pest Control to Save Our Bees


New research adds solid evidence to the suspicion that steep declines in America’s wild bee populations stem in large part from the use of pesticides. USC Dornsife scientists say saving the crucial pollinators requires new approaches to managing pesky insects. Whether you’re strolling through a g

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