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Scientists Look To Mushrooms For Honeybee Health
ResumeA pioneering mushroom scientist and a bee expert have teamed up to help fight against a disease-carrying killer of the honeybee called the varroa mite. The scientists' weapon of choice: mushrooms. They believe a special fungus mixture they're working on may be able to kill parasites without harming bees. Ken Christensen of Here & Now contributor EarthFix went into the field with the scientists and reports.
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- Ken Christensen, associate producer EarthFix. He tweets @kentensen.
This segment aired on August 24, 2015.