Are managed bumble bees in the west coast good or bad?

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Bumble bees are efficient pollinators of blueberry and outperform honey bees at the individual level. So, the use of managed species in the western US is a good thing, right? This article summarizes the promises and potential pitfalls of managed bumble bees.

https://www.growingproduce.com/fruits/the-promise-and-pitfalls-of-using-managed-bumblebees-for-blueberry-pollination/

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