Thousands Of Bees Dying ‘Due To Toxic Substance On Flowers’ In Marilia, Brazil

Toxic substance in an existing flower espatódea species has caused the death of thousands of bees in Marília (SP). Only a beekeeper, more than 15,000 have died in the last six months.

Wenceslau Gomes Soares beekeeper for over 50 years. In a space behind the house he keeps bees Meliponidae of species, which are not dangerous because they have no stinger.

Beside his house there are five trees espatódea, and some flowers, even dead bees can be found. “The bee is responsible for pollinating our food and our fruits. So, in the future, will have no shortage of food for us. Once the bees have finished we will end up with the bees, “he said.

Espatódea trees are found in various parts of the city and were planted by residents for over 50 years. The zootecnista a university city confirms that the substance released by espatódea is highly toxic. In addition, bee hummingbirds can also die poisoned by eating the flower.

“He’s probably having an imbalance due to lack of bee pasture. That is, the local flora is not suitable to feed the bees. So it should not be assisting where bees are doing pollinating plants. Once the site plans are toxic, “said Cassia Fernanda Domingues.

Have the Secretary of Environment of Marilia, Leonardo Sanches Mascarin, recognizes that this type of plant affect the fauna of the city. He said the trees were planted espatódeas existing for decades by the residents.

But the withdrawal can be requested from the municipality. “They are very ancient species, around 50 who are already in town. We make a substitute job. When the population finds that the tree is causing damage, a problem, it may request from the Department of the Environment, a request for tree removal and replacement of the same for a more adapted species, “he said.

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