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It's bee season. To avoid getting stung, just stay calm and don't swat

  • Written by Caitlyn Forster, PhD Candidate, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney
It's bee season. To avoid getting stung, just stay calm and don't swatShutterstock

This summer’s wetter conditions have created great conditions for flowering plants. Flowers provide sweet nectar and protein-rich pollen, attracting many insects, including bees.

Commercial honey bees are also thriving: the New South Wales population has reportedly bounced back after the drought and bushfires

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