Honey Bee Decline
Close to 42 percent of honeybee colonies died last year. This according to a survey of 6,000 beekeepers across the United States.
In South Dakota, the loss was 36 percent. In Iowa and Illinois, the loss was 60 percent.
Why are the bees dying? Colony Collapse Disorder is a condition where the bees suddenly leave their hives. Parasites, disease, habitat loss, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure contribute to the decline.
Besides honey, bees play an important role in the pollination of plants. If the world loses its honey makers we wouldn’t have money makers – life would not exist.
Close to 42 percent of honeybee colonies died last year. This according to a survey of 6,000 beekeepers across the United States.
In South Dakota, the loss was 36 percent. In Iowa and Illinois, the loss was 60 percent.
Why are the bees dying? Colony Collapse Disorder is a condition where the bees suddenly leave their hives. Parasites, disease, habitat loss, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure contribute to the decline.
Besides honey, bees play an important role in the pollination of plants. If the world loses its honey makers we wouldn’t have money makers – life would not exist.
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