Honeybees crowd out bumblebees—even on flower-rich heathlands

Phys.org12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

Honeybees introduced to Ireland's Wicklow Mountains for heather honey production are negatively impacting local bumblebee populations, according to a study reported by Phys.org. The presence of honeybees in flower-rich heathlands is leading to competition that affects the survival of wild bumblebees.

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