America's Bees Are Dying: How Five Bold Reforms Can Save Our Pollinators and Transform Agriculture

America's Bees Are Dying: How Five Bold Reforms Can Save Our Pollinators and Transform Agriculture

American beekeepers lost 55.6% of their honeybee colonies in 2024-2025, the highest loss rate since tracking began in 2010. Commercial operations suffered even worse, with some losing up to 90% of their hives. Scientists have identified the culprit:...

USDA study identifies pesticide resistance in mites tied to bee colony die-offs

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A long-favored mode of action for controlling mites in honey bees appears to be reaching the limits of its effectiveness, according to a report from U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers published in June. Although the phenomenon of “colony collapse disorder” has been known and studied in the United States and elsewhere for decades, researchers […]

Scientists warn honey bees are harming native pollinators in California

While honey bees are often praised for their vital role in pollinating crops, a new study reveals they may be causing serious harm to native pollinators in Southern California. Scientists from the University of California San Diego have found that non-native honey bees are overwhelming the region’s natural ecosystems, threatening the survival of hundreds of […] The post Scientists warn honey bees are harming native pollinators in California appe…