Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Connecticut's Massive Honeybee Loss Continues

Major concern...

Dwindling numbers.

Connecticut beekeepers reported losing nearly half of their honeybees during the summer and winter of 2015-16, according to a new report, a die-off rate even higher than the national average of 44 percent, Gregory Haldky reports on courant.com.

State and national experts call the continuing losses of honeybees — which are essential for pollinating crops humans depend on — a major concern and unsustainable in the long run.

For more:  http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-ct-bee-losses-20160511-story.html

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