|
|
The Several Plausible Causes Of Bee Colony Collapse Syndrome
Beekeepers have always suffered losses of their bees but in the past those losses were slow-going and the beekeeper was always able to ascertain the cause, usually a bacteria, mite or some other pathogen and take favorable action. Not so with colony collapse disorder, (sometimes called colony collapse syndrome or colony collapse disease). With colony collapse disorder more honey bees are dying faster with no evident reason and because only the queen and a few worker bees are left alive the colony dies.
The vanishing is still a mystery. As yet there has been no firm information to point to any one cause for their demise. This has led to the inference that there is more than one cause to colony collapse disorder (CCD). Possible causes are:
Genetically modified crops
An experiment carried out by a beekeeper, John McDonald, seems to suggest that genetically modified crops could be the cause of colony collapse disorder. He placed eight domesticated bee colonies in an area where the domesticated bees would have no interaction with genetically modified crops and an equal number of honey bee hives on farms that grew genetically modified crops. At the end of the season in October the results of the honey collecting of both sets of bees was examined. The results between the two sets of bee colonies were very disparate.
The 8 non-GMO bee colonies produced 150 pounds of honey, per bee hive, in the over-wintering brood supers. Plus, between them, the 8 colonies produced 200 pounds of extra honey. The farm honey bees, on the other hand, had produced no extra honey and had not even filled the over-wintering brood supers. These farm bees will require feeding in order to live through the winter.
Pesticides
The pesticide believed to be the main culprit in causing colony collapse disorder is nicotine-based Clothianidin, an insecticide in the neonicotinoid family. In Germany researchers found that 99 percent of zapped bees had high levels of Clothianidin in their bodies. As a result the seven pesticides in the neonicotinoid family have been provisionally vetoed.
In the US imidacloprid seems to be the pesticide causing the most colony collapse syndrome. For example in North Dakota one third of colonies died after imidacloprid was used on rapeseed.
Cell phones
Is the electromagnetic radiation given off by mobile phobes interfering with the bee's navigation system thus preventing the bees from finding their way back to the hive. Some investigation carried out by Dr Jochen Kuhn shows that bees do not like going back to their hives when a cell phone is located near the hive. If honeybees are trying to avoid cell phone radiation then this could make plain why they are getting lost and unable to find their way home.
Sustenance
Bees normally use natural material like pollen, sap, nectar, or other botanical materials, for conversion into honey. When beekeepers remove this honey, which the honey bees would normally feed on over winter, and replace it with High Fructose Corn Syrup a natural raw food is being replaced with a highly processed dead food. HFCS is lacking in the many minerals and vitamins found in honey so the bees are forced to eat inferior sustenance which results in their impoverished health and damaged immune systems.
So what is the cause of bee colony collapse disorder. Probably a combination of all of the above though GMOs, and the neonicotinoid pesticides, seem to be the main factors which has caused the dramatic increase in bees disappearing.
The Production Of Business Will Be Enhanced With Help Of 800 Phone Number
One of the best ways to establish a lasting presence for your business, organization or company all over the country is by getting a 800 phone number to bring in and maintain new callers and clients.
A Brief Report Of Iscar Over The Ages
From humble beginnings Iscar is now one of the world's leading manufacturers of cutting tools. Stef Wertheimer founded Iscar in 1952 in his garage. After several year and several expansions Iscar moved to it's current location in the Tefen Industrial Zone located in Israel's Western Galilee.
Business Startup Costs - If You're Speaking About Opening A Business, You Need To Count The Price
If you're considering starting your own business, then you have no doubt considered the investment mandatory for assorted business start-up prices.
Good Reasons Why You Should Own A Second-Hand Over-Head Projector
An overhead projector is a fundamental but reliable form of a projector, basically used for projecting slides on plain surfaces.
Detailed Information And Facts Regarding A Few Of The Very Best Projector Screen Paint
Projector screen paint usually comes in white and gray colors, so that the text or the picture displayed on it are clearly visible to the audience.
Overhead Projectors, Still A Very Useful Office Equipment
Despite the ubiquitous presence of high-tech equipment like laptops and LCD projectors that are normally found in conferences and office meeting rooms these days, the former (old) technology used for presentations and lectures, overhead slide projectors remain as a favorite device for many.
Web Based Time Clock Software - A Great Way To Manage A More Economical Enterprise
Switching to a web based time clock is an easy and affordable way to track the time and attendance of your workforce. Most web based time clock software is easy to use and easy to integrate into your business.
|
More Articles
Blogroll
|
