Bees are losing their buzz! Warmer weather reduces frequency and pitch of wing vibrations, researchers warn
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By XANTHA LEATHAM, EXECUTIVE SCIENCE EDITOR
Published: 10:44 EDT, 8 July 2025 | Updated: 11:38 EDT, 8 July 2025
There’s nothing quite like the gentle buzz of a bumblebee to let you know summer’s approaching.
But the distinct hum could soon become a rarity – as climate change is reducing the frequency and pitch of wing vibrations, according to scientists.
Experts warned this could have consequences for the effectiveness of bee communication and their role as pollinators.
And it could be bad news for the nation’s tomatoes, blueberries and honeysuckle plants.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14885915/Bees-buzz-Warmer-weather-frequency-pitch.html
