These buzzing insects are vital to the ecosystem and the success of agricultural crops. Check out some interesting facts about bees:
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1. In 2018, Illinois had 4,308 registered beekeepers with 6,000 apiaries and 30,017 colonies. That’s an increase of approximately 1,500 beekeepers, 2,000 apiaries and 4,000 colonies in just five years.
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