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Clarity on honey bee collapse?

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posted on 2023-06-08, 09:19 authored by Francis Ratnieks, Norman CarreckNorman Carreck
Over the past few years, the media have frequently reported deaths of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Most reports express opinions but little hard science. A recent historical survey (1) pointed out that extensive colony losses are not unusual and have occurred repeatedly over many centuries and locations. Concern for honey bees in the United States has been magnified by their vital role in agriculture. The California almond industry alone is worth $2 billion annually and relies on over 1 million honey bee hives for cross-pollination. So what is killing honey bee colonies worldwide, and what are the implications for agriculture?

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  • Published

Journal

Science

ISSN

0036-8075

Publisher

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Issue

5962

Volume

327

Page range

152-153

Pages

2.0

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  • Evolution, Behaviour and Environment Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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