Agencies Work to Help Bee Population

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Several agencies are working together to save the bee population. Sabrina Hill reports on the effort by the EPA.
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A report released last week by the USDA and EPA showed there are several factors involved when it comes to the poor health of the nation’s honey bees. Factors include genetics, disease, parasites, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure. Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Bob Perciasepe, says the EPA is addressing that last factor: pesticide exposure.

For more on the bee health report, click here.