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“The Pollinator” is the name of this photo showing a busy bee. However fewer and fewer of bees are alive and their disappearance can have catastrophic effects on their food system. Please read the following.
Across the United States and around the world, the honey bee populations are mysteriously vanishing. Honey bee colony losses are not uncommon; however, this sort of disappearance is unprecedented. This honey bee colony loss is due to uncharacteristic bee behavior: bees are failing to return to the hive.
Is it unparalleled natural rhythmic ebb in the honey bee population or a portentous prophetic warning of a failing ecosystem? Solving this mystery could have far-reaching effects.
Their decline should draw focus to the critical role the honey bee plays in our food chain and the impact their loss will have on our ecology and economy. As of now, there are several theories posed to explain what has been termed "Colony Collapse Disorder" (CCD).
This site's aim is to keep up with the latest news findings in the U.S. and from around the world on the rapid honey bee population decline; will provide a knowledge environment for honey bee basics, and will serve as an information resource for beekeepers and hobbyists alike to hopefully increase the honey bee population through best beekeeping practices.
Heed the buzz! Beware the silence of the honey bee: HoneyBeeQuiet.
Taken from this website: http://honeybeequiet.com/index.html |
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