Millions of Bees at San Diego Bee Sanctuary Died From Insecticide: Officials

Millions of Bees at San Diego Bee Sanctuary Died From Insecticide: Officials
A beekeeper grabs dead bees during a demonstration against the use of bee-killing pesticides in a file photo. Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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San Diego agriculture investigators have determined the mysterious death of millions of bees at a bee sanctuary in Escondido was caused by pesticide poisoning.

In 2023, the San Diego Bee Sanctuary, a rescue organization for bees, reported 90 percent of their bees had died.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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