Honey bees have an exceptional sense of smell and a British company has figured out a way to use them to locate explosives, drugs and other dangerous materials. They can be trained in a few minutes compared to several months of training for a dog. Read the story here

Contact a local beekeeper. They are usually very willing to offer advice, and point you in the right direction.

Look out for your local Beekeeping Association, Links to associations can be found below. Click on where you live.

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Well its not really a surprise is it? the effects of monoculture farming, and falling biodiverity> Check out the article here

Well sherlock, is that so? Check out the story here

Sad situation. Read the story here

Good to see bee’s getting a bit of media coverage. Read the story here

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http://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/bees-checking-in-to-hotels-2174867.html

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http://www.independent.ie/farming/836438m-aid-boost-for-horticulture-2174906.html

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http://roohit.com/http://web.orange.co.uk/article/quirkies/bees_swarm_on_womans_washing.