US EditionMass Honeybee Collapse May Compromise U.S. Agriculture
- U.S. Commercial beekeepers discovered a mass honeybee die-off in early 2025 affecting over half the managed colonies nationwide during winter and spring.
- The die-off followed multiple stressors including a three-year drought in some areas and widespread parasitic mite infestations worsening honeybee survival rates.
- Beekeepers in the Cowichan Valley reported survival rates near 25.5%, much lower than the usual 60%, with mites causing significant colony losses and stress.
- An expert stated, "Mites put a lot more stress on honeybees," and noted, "23 of his 34 hives" were lost over winter, highlighting challenges in controlling mites.
- The die-off threatens pollination-dependent food production and could cause severe economic losses, emphasizing the need for beekeeper education and adequate state intervention.
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Mass Honeybee Collapse May Compromise U.S. Agriculture
(NAFB.com) – U.S. commercial beekeepers discovered their colonies of honeybees in near or total collapse earlier this year. There wasn’t a clear explanation for what the industry is calling the worst bee die-off in U.S. history, and over half the nation’s managed honey bee colonies appear to have experienced a mass die-off. These losses, combined with honey bee die-off events at other times of the year, mean many beekeepers have seen 70 to even …
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