March 2021 PMID 33550468

High honeybee abundances reduce wild bee abundances on flowers in the city of Munich.

Susanne S Renner, Marie Sophie Graf, Zoe Hentschel, Helen Krause, Andreas Fleischmann

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Peak: 6 in Mar 2021

across 4 sources since Feb 2021

Extended reach

740,000

potential audience

Total likes

3,767

Video views

100,097

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Feb 2021 – Apr 2025

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Blogs3 articles
YouTube2 videos

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What people are saying

The majority of discussions express agreement with the research, using words like 'more evidence' and 'confirms' to emphasize support, while highlighting the ecological implications for wild bees and urban environments. The tone reflects concern and recognition of the study’s significance, with examples like references to direct competition between honeybees and wild bumblebees and comments on the importance of managing hive densities in cities.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings that high honeybee densities negatively impact wild bees, with several posts citing the study directly.

InterestModerate interest

Posts demonstrate a moderate level of interest, highlighting the relevance to urban beekeeping and ecological impacts, though some show general curiosity rather than deep analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many commenters reference the study and its implications, engaging in recognition and brief discussion, indicating moderate depth.

ImpactHigh impact

The comments suggest that the study raises awareness about urban bee management practices and environmental consequences, reflecting significant ecological concern.

Abstract in brief

The study found that higher numbers of honeybees in Munich cities, especially from May to July 2020, led to fewer wild bee visits to flowers, indicating competition for nectar.
During April, wild bee and honeybee visitors remained consistent across both years, but as honeybee numbers increased later in the season, wild bee visits declined, mainly at flowers that produce nectar.
The results suggest that increasing managed honeybee populations in urban areas can negatively impact wild bee species by competing for floral resources, raising concerns about urban beekeeping practices.]

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Celia Kandiszucker

@CeliaKandis · X

RT @ralphruthe: 8/15

Mar 26, 2023 · 1 share · 1,395 followers View post →

Ralph Ruthe

@ralphruthe · X

8/15

Mar 26, 2023 · 52 likes · 1 share · 602,572 followers View post →

Kevin Vega

@Kavega21 · X

@debbiemleigh Not a nature reserve but I recently cited these papers. https://t.co/p0pewwgf3x https://t.co/0q4wdfZIBt

Feb 11, 2022 · 630 followers View post →

Gill Perkins

@perkins58 · X

RT @apiculturalLdn: @MKinMT @zachportman Not specific to NA but relevant https://t.co/wZy66aDQkj

Sep 20, 2021 · 1 share · 1,956 followers View post →

Api:Cultural

@apiculturalLdn · X

@MKinMT @zachportman Not specific to NA but relevant https://t.co/wZy66aDQkj

Sep 20, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,643 followers View post →

MothecombeBeeGarden

@BeeMothecombe · X

RT @apiculturalLdn: More evidence that high hive densities in urban environments can have negative impacts on wild bee’s. https://t.co/IMAW…

Jun 6, 2021 · 5 shares · 54 followers View post →

Chris Gannaway

@ChrisGannaway1 · X

RT @apiculturalLdn: More evidence that high hive densities in urban environments can have negative impacts on wild bee’s. https://t.co/IMAW…

Apr 19, 2021 · 5 shares · 1,071 followers View post →

Dígame Rañiñelwe

@juanseapi · X

RT @apiculturalLdn: More evidence that high hive densities in urban environments can have negative impacts on wild bee’s. https://t.co/IMAW…

Apr 18, 2021 · 5 shares · 3,355 followers View post →

tom

@coding4bees · X

RT @apiculturalLdn: More evidence that high hive densities in urban environments can have negative impacts on wild bee’s. https://t.co/IMAW…

Apr 18, 2021 · 5 shares · 1,752 followers View post →

Api:Cultural

@apiculturalLdn · X

More evidence that high hive densities in urban environments can have negative impacts on wild bee’s. https://t.co/IMAW1pcPXK @LondonBeeKeeper

Apr 18, 2021 · 3 likes · 5 shares · 2,643 followers View post →

Spencer fletcher

@Spencerfletch0 · X

RT @ReadingUrbPolls: Interesting #OA paper by Renner et al.: 'High honeybee abundances reduce wild bee abundances on flowers in the city o…

Mar 17, 2021 · 1 share · 1,468 followers View post →

Urban Pollinators

@ReadingUrbPolls · X

Interesting #OA paper by Renner et al.: 'High honeybee abundances reduce wild bee abundances on flowers in the city of Munich' https://t.co/HLS9fkDa0X

Mar 17, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 5,687 followers View post →

Markus Riegler

@riegler_markus · X

RT @EntoProf: High honeybee abundances reduce wild bee abundances on flowers in the city of Munich https://t.co/ybHcDZ0YAs

Mar 9, 2021 · 4 shares · 962 followers View post →

Sectie Thijsse, NEV

@sectie_thijsse · X

RT @EntoProf: High honeybee abundances reduce wild bee abundances on flowers in the city of Munich https://t.co/ybHcDZ0YAs

Mar 9, 2021 · 4 shares · 431 followers View post →

Hong-Guang Zha

@arctos725 · X

RT @EntoProf: High honeybee abundances reduce wild bee abundances on flowers in the city of Munich https://t.co/ybHcDZ0YAs

Mar 9, 2021 · 4 shares · 216 followers View post →

Simon Leather

@EntoProf · X

High honeybee abundances reduce wild bee abundances on flowers in the city of Munich https://t.co/ybHcDZ0YAs

Mar 9, 2021 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 8,175 followers View post →

Hymenoptera - NEV

@hymenoptera_nev · X

RT @SNSB_Aktuell: Honigbienen konkurrieren offenbar direkt mit Wildbienen beim Sammeln von Pollen und verdrängen diese im Laufe eines Somme…

Feb 13, 2021 · 4 shares · 1,258 followers View post →

NaBu Vorarlberg

@NaBu_Vlbg · X

RT @SNSB_Aktuell: Honigbienen konkurrieren offenbar direkt mit Wildbienen beim Sammeln von Pollen und verdrängen diese im Laufe eines Somme…

Feb 9, 2021 · 4 shares · 242 followers View post →

Deutsche Botanische Gesellschaft (DBG)

@PlantScienceDBG · X

RT @SNSB_Aktuell: Honigbienen konkurrieren offenbar direkt mit Wildbienen beim Sammeln von Pollen und verdrängen diese im Laufe eines Somme…

Feb 9, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,262 followers View post →

Staatl. Naturwissenschaftliche Sammlungen Bayerns

@SNSB_Aktuell · X

Feb 9, 2021 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 347 followers View post →

beepapers

@bee_papers · X

High honeybee abundances reduce wild bee abundances on flowers in the city of Munich. https://t.co/CayhS16l3g

Feb 9, 2021 · 660 followers View post →

High honeybee abundances reduce wild bee abundances on flowers in the city of Munich.

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Where it's discussed

What people are saying

Abstract in brief

Top posts

All mentions

Impact of Honeybee Domination on Wild Pollinators in Gardens

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Impact of Honeybees on Wild Bee Populations in Munich Garden