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Some of the most healthful foods you can think of — blueberries, cranberries, apples, almonds and squash — would never get to your plate without the help of insects. No insects, no pollination. No pollination, no fruit.

Farmers who grow these crops often rely on honeybees to do the job. But scientists are nowreporting that honeybees, while convenient, are not necessarily the best pollinators.

Wild Bees Are Good For Crops, But Crops Are Bad For Bees : NPR