US Edition60% decline in honeybees sparks worry
- Project Apis m. Conducted a survey after commercial beekeepers reported mysterious colony deaths, with nearly 850 beekeepers responding, representing 72% of the U.S. Colonies.
- Approximately 1.6 million colonies in the U.S. Died over winter, affecting 62% of commercial beekeepers' colonies.
- Beekeeping groups estimate a $600 million economic loss from honey production and pollination due to the colony die-offs, leading to extensive concerns among beekeepers.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture expressed concern about the impact of honeybee colony losses on food production and supply, acknowledging the unusual situations faced by beekeepers.
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60% decline in honeybees sparks worry
SOUTHWICK, Mass. (WWLP) - Hundreds of millions of honey bees across the U.S. are dying off. This is causing concern for pollination and agriculture across the country, including beekeepers here in Massachusetts. Commercial beekeepers are reporting a staggering 60% decrease in their honeybee populations in the past year, from June to February. Bees produce $17 billion in agricultural products every year in the US. But experts say these alarming l…
Researchers and honey industry investigate the deaths of over half the nation's honeybee colonies
After hearing whispering and outcries from commercial beekeepers about their colonies dying sporadically and mysteriously, Project Apis m. — a leading organization in the world of honeybees — conducted a large-scale survey. Nearly 850 beekeepers responded to the survey, representing about 72% of the nation’s bee colonies. The results were staggering. According to an April 3 press release from Project Apis m., the Honey Bee Health Coalition, the …
US Commercial Honeybee Crisis and National Security
By Andrea Rezzonico A recent report by epidemiologists at Washington State University forecasts that commercial honeybee colony deaths could reach 70% in 2025 – compared to average annual losses between 40-50% in previous seasons. Although the exact cause is still unknown, scientists posit this collapse could be due to a range of factors including disease, pesticide use, invasive mites, and nutritional deficiencies. This is in sharp contrast to …
Simulations Reveal Potential Impact of Pesticides on Honeybee Colonies
Honeybees serve as indispensable pollinators, underpinning both global agricultural productivity and the integrity of natural ecosystems. Their ability to forage efficiently for pollen—a vital resource necessary for maintaining colony growth and survival—is increasingly compromised by an array of environmental stressors. Among these, neonicotinoid pesticides have drawn substantial scientific scrutiny due to their pervasive use in modern agricult…
Simulations Predict How Pesticides May Affect Honeybee Colonies
Researchers in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology demonstrate that an artificial intelligence (AI)-based monitoring system combined with a computer model can link the exposure of neonicotinoid pesticides on individual honeybees to the health of the whole colony.
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