Honey bee colonies all over the U.S., and in European countries as well, are
collapsing at a seemingly alarming rate. What's being called 'Bee Colony
Collapse Disorder' (Google it for yourself) is mystifying agricultural
scientists and entomologists alike. Millions and billions of bees are dying,
most abandon the hive to die, but those that are left seem to have their immune
systems completely destroyed. Most have been found with many diseases and
viruses, and fungal infections of all sorts. While it's not clear that this is
a new phenomenon, it does seem to be happening at a faster rate in the last year
or two.
Another threat in the Southern states are Africanized Honey Bees. For example,
in the state of Florida, if a known colony of African bees is found within a
certain area, the state will completely destroy any hives within that area.
Meaning, gas the bees and smash the hive structure to tiny pieces. Some
beekeepers have already lost their hives in this way.
Currently about a third of our food supply is pollinated by honey bees. We face
some serious problems in the very near future if this keeps up.
Spiritually speaking, it is said that nature will thrive as long as the bees
keep humming. In our own ways let us join together and lend aid to give
them the strength to survive.
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