# Honeybees outcompete wild pollinators for pollen and nectar, study finds

A study found that honeybees are pushing aside wild pollinators as they compete for pollen and nectar. The finding matters because wild pollinators support biodiversity and ecosystem health, and honeybee dominance could disrupt natural pollination networks.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/17/honeybees-are-barging-aside-wild-pollinators-in-hunt-for-pollen-and-nectar-study-finds) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:27 GMT