A color film showing the relationship between the activity of bees and the fertility of field and orchard crops. Much of the film is in close-up so that the process of cross-pollination of flowers by bees can be clearly observed. The life of the hive is similarly illustrated, including the peculiar dance by which a successful bee tells the others where its source of honey is located. The film warns that indiscriminate use of chemical sprays may destroy bees, with consequent loss of fertility in crops.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
314214
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Nature study
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Agricultural chemicals
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Flowers - Anatomy
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Pollination
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Flowers - Anatomy
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Agricultural chemicals
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)