A Swiss scientist named Daniel Favre conducted the study, and concluded cell phone signals can cause bees to make extra noise , which is a signal to leave the hive. When cell phones are placed near a hive, it acts as a barrier, keeping bees from returning. When worker bees abandon the hive, the hive as a whole suffers.
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Though you might have heard media reports that say so, the short answer is no, there’s no reliable evidence that cell phone activity causes bees to die .
Read moreWhat are bees sensitive to?
Honey bees are sensitive to odors (including pheromones), tastes, and colors, including ultraviolet .
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