Decline in bee populations

[Traumtor]

How come they are declining? Anybody know?

The article in the OP seems to put forward some potential causes, perhaps you should have read it before passing comment. Perhaps you could even give your opinion on the ideas posed in said article!

 

[FootballFan]

The article in the OP seems to put forward some potential causes, perhaps you should have read it before passing comment. Perhaps you could even give your opinion on the ideas posed in said article!

They used to think pesticides was the number one reason amongst many but that was debunked iirc

 

[HebburnMackem]

It’s potentially a major issue that could affect the pollination of important crops worldwide, is it something that we should be starting to tackle now before it’s too late?
Declining Bee Populations Revisited - GotScience.org

Welcome to 2015

 

[Cockney Mackem]

@Cockney Mackem perhaps @FootballFan can offer some insight?

I don't think I or anyone else on the planet could even hazard a guess as to what's happening here. I mean, why would a planet inhabited by humans, who have a scientific community, the means to record information and contact each other and a critical dependency on this organism for their continuing survival have even looked into the issue, let alone found anything out?

 

[Lewberry pie]

Honey production is booming as more bees die out, it's almost as if everything we believe is quite probably a massive f***ing lie.

The problem is we don't have any way of knowing.

 

[PhilSAFC]

Google are currently developing robotic bees to perform pollination. Initially in enclosed fruit farms etc. Potential for roll out publicly in the future. Will obviously be fitted with cameras etc.

Robot bees watching us all. beginning of the end.

Honey production is booming as more bees die out, it's almost as if everything we beelieve is quite probably a massive f***ing lie.

The problem is we don't have any way of knowing.

as if you passed up this golden opportunity.

 

[Gideon Gungeon]

there's been angst over declining bee populations for years mate due to pesticides and whathaveyers there, but monsanto and that ilk'll not change their practices iirc. lots of crops get pollinated by hand these days in areas where bees have been killed off

 

[HellsBells]

They used to think pesticides was the number one reason amongst many but that was debunked iirc

Was it? Source?

 

[Paddy O'Dors]

I know it sounds a bit soppy coming from a rough tough bloke like mesel, but got involved in me garden with birds this year. Put food out and changed water and it was great to look out the window and see them turning up out of habit. I'm gonna do bees next year, flowers and nectar for them.

 

[Gideon Gungeon]

I know it sounds a bit soppy coming from a rough tough bloke like mesel, but got involved in me garden with birds this year. Put food out and changed water and it was great to look out the window and see them turning up out of habit. I'm gonna do bees next year, flowers and nectar for them.

you're never too rough or tough to appreciate a bit nature imo mate

 

[Paddy O'Dors]

you're never too rough or tough to appreciate a bit nature imo mate

It was amazing to get nature onside with only minimal effort.

 

[Deleted member 15970]

How come they are declining? Anybody know?

Failure on their part - they have bee-n under investing in the basics of the beeconomy and selling all of their honey so they can control their homes over the internet using all the latest Hive equipment.

 

[Gideon Gungeon]

It was amazing to get nature onside with only minimal effort.

It's a joy to watch feeding birds imo mate, me mate mcginty lives up near hexham, spends a fortune on seeds and nuts for his feeders. worth it though, I can while away a good hour or so watching the comings and goings. mesmerising's the word.

 

[Deleted User 11453]

Tin hat on but they are too fat and the lean mean wasps are showing that survival of the fittest has been proven correct.

 

[bernardbresslaw]

My two colonies died over the harsh winter. Shame as it was probably a bumper summer for honey crops. Didn’t replace them this year but probably will next.

Where do you buy bees?

 

[alexraeschin]

Where do you buy bees?

Bee-bay.

 

[Junior Birdman]

There was a bee on my path the other day and it could barely move. I went in the house, mixed a bit sugar and water and gave it to him. Within seconds he had a new lease of life and buzzed away. I felt ridiculously pleased that I'd saved him

 

[the boot]

Honey production is booming as more bees die out, it's almost as if everything we believe is quite probably a massive f***ing lie.

The problem is we don't have any way of knowing.

There’s a big survey happening atm

There was a bee on my path the other day and it could barely move. I went in the house, mixed a bit sugar and water and gave it to him. Within seconds he had a new lease of life and buzzed away. I felt ridiculously pleased that I'd saved him

Wind is a big killer of bees. They use all their energy trying to get to the hive.

 

[Abu Dhabi Red and White]

I don't think I or anyone else on the planet could even hazard a guess as to what's happening here.

Football Fan is indeed our best bet then...

 

[Junior Birdman]

There’s a big survey happening atm


Wind is a big killer of bees. They use all their energy trying to get to the hive.

Aye. I felt genuinely chuffed that I'd helped it. The change within seconds was unreal. It couldn't move, then boom, off it went. I've always been a soft shite like.