A mass death of bees in Krasnoyarsk Krai has triggered an… (пчела · гибель · красноярский)
A mass death of bees in Krasnoyarsk Krai has triggered an investigation, according to the prosecutor's office.
Consensus
- Approximately 30 million bees died in the Bolshemurtinsky District of Krasnoyarsk Krai.
- The bee deaths occurred after nearby fields were treated with pesticides.
- Beekeepers believe that the use of strong pesticides on adjacent rapeseed fields caused the mass die-off.
- Beekeepers claim that agricultural workers did not notify them at least 5–10 days before treatment, as required by law.
- Owners of apiaries have filed 18 complaints with the police.
- One beekeeper has requested the prosecution to open a criminal case.
- Potential honey losses in Krasnoyarsk Krai could reach up to 18 tons.
Points of divergence
- The loss of bees may result in the region losing up to 18 tons of honey, with one bee colony producing about 30 kg of marketable honey annually. — riamo
- Similar incidents have occurred previously: around 20 million bees died in the Bogotolsky District in 2021, and similar cases were reported in Balakhtinsky and Petropavlovka in 2024, and in Yemelyanovsky District in 2025. — vesti
- Similar incidents have occurred previously: around 20 million bees died in the Bogotolsky District in 2021, and similar cases were reported in Balakhtinsky and Petropavlovka in 2024, and in Yemelyanovsky District in 2025. — vm
Coverage (7 sources)
- Investigating the cause of mass bee deaths in Krasnoyarsk Krai — Вести
- Investigation launched in Krasnoyarsk Krai following mass bee deaths — Коммерсантъ
- Mass Bee Death Occurred in Krasnoyarsk Krai — Вечерняя Москва
- Mass bee death occurred in Krasnoyarsk Krai, prosecutors say — ТАСС (Telegram)
- 30 million bees died in Krasnoyarsk Krai after chemical treatment of fields — РИАМО
- Approximately 30 million bees died after field treatment in Krasnoyarsk Krai — Вести
- Shot: 30 million bees died in Krasnoyarsk after chemical field treatment — Вечерняя Москва