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Oregon blueberry bee protection protocol

Andony Melathopoulos, Scott Lukas, Ramesh Sagili and Wei Qiang Yang

Picture of a cluster of ripe blueberries

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Honey bees are vital to Oregon's blueberry crop, but they're also vulnerable to pest-control applications. Learn how to keep bees safe.

Oregon growers depend on honey bees to pollinate their crop, but bees are vulnerable to many pest-control products. Learn how growers and beekeepers work together to safeguard bees when conducting applications.

Growers depend on honey bees to pollinate their crop, but bees are vulnerable to many pest-control products. Learn how growers and beekeepers work together to safeguard bees when applying pesticides.

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