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2007 Great Insect Fair Highlights - Honey Bee Display
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Many people visited the honey tasting area and saw a live display of honey bees which were inside a net tent.

This year's honey bee display featured
live honey bee hive demonstrations,
honey tasting with over 12 varieties available,
and researchers discussing the current
colony collapse disorder affecting honey bee colonies
across the nation.
The Pennsylvania State Honey Queen
made an appearance.

Dr. Diana Cox-Foster explains colony collapse disroder to several people.

 

Twelve varieties of honey were available for honey tasting. Image shows three children sampling some of the honey.

 

The 2008 Great Insect Fair will be held on
October 4, 2008.
(Note change of date!)

 
 
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