Posted on 02/28/2007 9:36:57 AM PST by Uncledave
Don't tell Al Gore about this --- it will be another result of global warming and drowning polar bears....
And increasingly US fuel supply.
I personally noticed over the last few years, 10 to 15 even, that I didn't see as many honey bees as before. Maybe because I don't have dandelions in my yard anymore....
Wonder if GMOs are a factor.
Considering how serious the consequences could be; why isn't this situation getting more coverage? It poses a more immediate threat than global warming. No doubt, global warming will be blamed.
Maybe if people would quit putting all the weed killer on their lawns and start mulching their grass clippings back on the lawn, we might get more bees. I figured if the spray some of these folks put on the lawns makes me sneeze, it will kill the bees.
GMOs?? I don't know the term.
You beat me to it! Maybe I should open another window to keep track of new postings, while I'm typing a reply.
A rancher friend of mine keeps a few hives when he can catch them. They are fascinating creatures, and I can't tell you just how much respect I have for the little things!
Maybe we could all just buy HoneyBee credits to make up for it.
Just watch. HONEY SHORTAGE. The price per gallon will go up at the honey pump....
YEP, what YOU said. Professional "Lawn care" and the obsession for lawns, NOT flowers.....might be part of the problem. Lawns require pesticide, lime, fertilizer, weed killers, etc. etc.....I am always amazed people do all that and then send their kids out to play ON IT!
Bee all that you can Bee.
The local lefty chimes in......
http://www.startribune.com/357/story/1029875.html
The honey bees are getting the he.. out of the U.S before the democrats take control of white house because they know they'll be taxed for their hives now. It's no mystery why they're 'declining' in the U.S- the bees see the writing on the wall.
But seriously- I'm sure scientists will blame the decline on global warmign somehow- sigh
The following link is a signature link and does not relate to this thread http://sacredscoop.com
Asking the Wrong Questions? Anti-GM activists draw wrong conclusions from interesting new study
It's a conspiracy by the Honey Cartel (O.H.E.C.) to drive up prices and sting the consumer.
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