Spotted Knapweed Control Draws Ire from Beekeepers

Spotted knapweed, an invasive plant, is being weeded out in Michigan but beekeepers say the species is important for honeybees.
Spotted Knapweed Control Draws Ire from Beekeepers
In the North East US a beekeeper pulls out a part of her colony of Italian honeybees from the hive. In Michigan Scientists have been weeding out Spotted knapweed, an invasive plant, but beekeepers say the species is important for honeybees. Chris Hondros/Getty Images
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In the North East US a beekeeper pulls out a part of her colony of Italian honeybees from the hive. In Michigan Scientists have been weeding out Spotted knapweed, an invasive plant, but beekeepers say the species is important for honeybees. (Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
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