Honey Bee News

1. There's no room for doubt: Pesticides are killing off bees and scientists want Canada to ban them - National Post

   National Post

   There's no room for doubt: Pesticides are killing off bees and scientists want Canada to ban them National Post OTTAWA — A group of international scientists meets today to try to convince parliamentarians there is no longer any doubt that common agricultural pesticides are toxic chemicals which are killing off honey bees. In fact, says Jean-Marc Bonmatin of the ... No doubt common pesticides killing bees, scientists sayCTV News all 5 news articles »

2. Some Positive Buzz about Honey Bee Numbers - AgWeb

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   Some Positive Buzz about Honey Bee Numbers AgWeb “We are making steady progress in our collective efforts to improve honey bee health; however, there remains much work to do to achieve a truly sustainable bee industry,” says Dick Rogers, Bayer North American Bee Care Program, principal scientist and ...

3. Will Backyard Hives Save the Bees? - The Weather Channel

   Will Backyard Hives Save the Bees? The Weather Channel Honey bees tend to hog the spotlight (and sometimes the pollen and nectar), though, because they give us honey, and because they're actively managed by beekeepers who track the size and health of their colonies. When hives near neonic-treated crops ...

4. Pesticide exposure leading to honeybee decline - Frederick News Post (subscription)

   Pesticide exposure leading to honeybee decline Frederick News Post (subscription) I was discouraged to read your recent article on honeybee declines, which cited mites as the No. 1 threat to honeybees and failed to mentioned a well-documented threat to these important pollinators, namely pesticide exposure. I would have expected ...

5. California Regulator Dinged Over Pesticides' Approval - Courthouse News Service

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   California Regulator Dinged Over Pesticides' Approval Courthouse News Service “Data indicate that neonicotinoids are acutely toxic to honey bees and other pollinators; however, [the department] does not yet have sufficient scientifically robust data to support a regulatory action to implement additional mitigation measures, over ...

6. Gardens of the Cross Timbers: Be kind to your bees - Shawnee News Star

   Shawnee News Star

   Gardens of the Cross Timbers: Be kind to your bees Shawnee News Star Native bees tend to be solitary, nest in the ground or cavities in trees and other places, the adults live 2 to 6 weeks (males have shorter life spans) and they produce no honey. Their specialty is.... Reduce or eliminate pesticide and fungicide use ...

7. U of M researcher will share status of bee health - Park Rapids Enterprise

   Park Rapids Enterprise

   U of M researcher will share status of bee health Park Rapids Enterprise Frequently referred to as colony collapse disorder, this erosion of honey bee health has taken place on an enormous scale, affecting most of North America and parts of Europe. In addition, many native bees are in decline. The Rusty Patch bumble bee ... and more »