By: Hailey Colwell
An investigation has revealed that pesticides killed thousands of bees across Minneapolis last month.
Now, the University of Minnesota Bee Squad and the community that housed the bees are looking to spread awareness of the effect of pesticide use on bees.
In mid-September, bees from three colonies in Minneapolis’ Kenwood neighborhood were found twitching and falling to the ground near their hives. Within the next few days, thousands of bees died, and the colonies’ potential to survive through the winter was hindered.