Comments on: The Mysterious, Disappearing Honey Bee http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/05/31/the-mysterious-disappearing-honey-bee/ Discussing the people, ideas, and companies that redefine capitalism and inspire positive change Tue, 22 May 2012 18:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Panda http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/05/31/the-mysterious-disappearing-honey-bee/comment-page-1/#comment-40580 Panda Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:19:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1482#comment-40580 you freaks you freaks

]]> By: Geovhowie http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/05/31/the-mysterious-disappearing-honey-bee/comment-page-1/#comment-40443 Geovhowie Wed, 25 May 2011 13:56:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1482#comment-40443 Excellent    well written time to put in newspapers. review prions  in Deer which are the virus bacteria created in this Bt. Review the steep rise in Alzheimer's now estimated at 28,000,000 tip of the iceberg.  George Vahorne Howie LL.B minor environmental biology. Excellent    well written time to put in newspapers.

review prions  in Deer which are the virus bacteria created in this Bt.

Review the steep rise in Alzheimer’s now estimated at 28,000,000 tip of the iceberg.  George Vahorne Howie LL.B minor environmental biology.

]]> By: Quora http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/05/31/the-mysterious-disappearing-honey-bee/comment-page-1/#comment-38344 Quora Mon, 20 Sep 2010 06:39:58 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1482#comment-38344 <strong>What is causing the honey bee colony collapse crisis?...</strong> The proven cause of honey bee disappearance is unknown. There are theories involving: * widespread use of insectisides * genetically modified crops * environmental changes * fungus Source: http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/05/31/the-mysterious-disappea... What is causing the honey bee colony collapse crisis?…

The proven cause of honey bee disappearance is unknown. There are theories involving: * widespread use of insectisides * genetically modified crops * environmental changes * fungus Source: http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/05/31/the-mysterious-disappea…

]]> By: We Should Only Hunt The Ugly Seals « A Mann's Blog http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/05/31/the-mysterious-disappearing-honey-bee/comment-page-1/#comment-29799 We Should Only Hunt The Ugly Seals « A Mann's Blog Mon, 17 May 2010 20:36:43 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1482#comment-29799 [...] of pace, but let’s talk honey bees. Scientists around the world are baffled about the sudden mass disappearance of honey bee populations. Many scientists believe that the extinction of the honey bee will have catastrophic environmental [...] [...] of pace, but let’s talk honey bees. Scientists around the world are baffled about the sudden mass disappearance of honey bee populations. Many scientists believe that the extinction of the honey bee will have catastrophic environmental [...]

]]> By: bluemoonjag http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/05/31/the-mysterious-disappearing-honey-bee/comment-page-1/#comment-19363 bluemoonjag Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:21:37 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1482#comment-19363 Although pesticide use remains a concern, the major problem for wild pollinator populations (such as bees, wasps and the likes ) is the loss of the flower-rich habitat on which they depend for food. Throughout the northern hemisphere, the last 70 or so years has seen an intensification of agricultural systems which has decreased the abundance and diversity of wild flowers. So we would need to start growing plants and flowers again. Although pesticide use remains a concern, the major problem for wild pollinator populations (such as bees, wasps and the likes ) is the loss of the flower-rich habitat on which they depend for food. Throughout the northern hemisphere, the last 70 or so years has seen an intensification of agricultural systems which has decreased the abundance and diversity of wild flowers. So we would need to start growing plants and flowers again.

]]> By: bluemoonjag http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/05/31/the-mysterious-disappearing-honey-bee/comment-page-1/#comment-38023 bluemoonjag Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:21:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1482#comment-38023 Although pesticide use remains a concern, the major problem for wild pollinator populations (such as bees, wasps and the likes ) is the loss of the flower-rich habitat on which they depend for food. Throughout the northern hemisphere, the last 70 or so years has seen an intensification of agricultural systems which has decreased the abundance and diversity of wild flowers. So we would need to start growing plants and flowers again. Although pesticide use remains a concern, the major problem for wild pollinator populations (such as bees, wasps and the likes ) is the loss of the flower-rich habitat on which they depend for food. Throughout the northern hemisphere, the last 70 or so years has seen an intensification of agricultural systems which has decreased the abundance and diversity of wild flowers. So we would need to start growing plants and flowers again.

]]> By: Stesha http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/05/31/the-mysterious-disappearing-honey-bee/comment-page-1/#comment-17596 Stesha Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:07:38 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1482#comment-17596 I am a senior undergrad student at A&T University in North Carolina. I am writing a research paper on the various theories of our honey bee disappearance. I am very intrigued by what Pamela Dillon wrote in regards to the findings of NC State University. Could anyone direct me to this information please? I can be emailed at stesha@steshaparrish.com Thank you! I am a senior undergrad student at A&T University in North Carolina. I am writing a research paper on the various theories of our honey bee disappearance. I am very intrigued by what Pamela Dillon wrote in regards to the findings of NC State University. Could anyone direct me to this information please? I can be emailed at stesha@steshaparrish.com

Thank you!

]]> By: Stesha http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/05/31/the-mysterious-disappearing-honey-bee/comment-page-1/#comment-38022 Stesha Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:07:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1482#comment-38022 I am a senior undergrad student at A&T University in North Carolina. I am writing a research paper on the various theories of our honey bee disappearance. I am very intrigued by what Pamela Dillon wrote in regards to the findings of NC State University. Could anyone direct me to this information please? I can be emailed at stesha@steshaparrish.com Thank you! I am a senior undergrad student at A&T University in North Carolina. I am writing a research paper on the various theories of our honey bee disappearance. I am very intrigued by what Pamela Dillon wrote in regards to the findings of NC State University. Could anyone direct me to this information please? I can be emailed at stesha@steshaparrish.com

Thank you!

]]> By: Wilemut http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/05/31/the-mysterious-disappearing-honey-bee/comment-page-1/#comment-12358 Wilemut Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:37:11 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1482#comment-12358 After watching a PBS documentary on the disappearance of the pollinating bees, I thought about growing up on my folks' berry farm. They had 22 acres in Oregon of beautiful fruits, vegetables, plus a farm stand to sell them in. My dad mostly grew raspberries which yielded a bountiful harvest each season. One year I recall that my folks remarked that the honey we were selling in the stand had red streaks in it in many of the jars. My dad had an agreement with a beekeeper to place a few hives on our property near the berries. I don't recall how many hives; probably more than 10, but less than 20. He used to watch the bees with great interest and report their behavior to us. The bees were ruining an entire crop of berries this one year. The beekeeper argued that bees go for blossoms & flowers, NOT fruit. He was wrong. The evidence was clear in their little red-filled bellies! My folks won this battle in court, if I recall. The proof was in the pudding, or in this case, in the honey. Flash way forward: after watching this documentary I started wondering why bees would voluntarily "load up" on berry juice? Maybe this indeed points to a diet deficiency; perhaps they needed a sort of "bee Gatorade?" Or, perhaps they were just too lazy to buzz off to where the blossoms were since the raspberries were closer. Who knows? It's just a thought. After watching a PBS documentary on the disappearance of the pollinating bees, I thought about growing up on my folks’ berry farm. They had 22 acres in Oregon of beautiful fruits, vegetables, plus a farm stand to sell them in. My dad mostly grew raspberries which yielded a bountiful harvest each season. One year I recall that my folks remarked that the honey we were selling in the stand had red streaks in it in many of the jars. My dad had an agreement with a beekeeper to place a few hives on our property near the berries. I don’t recall how many hives; probably more than 10, but less than 20. He used to watch the bees with great interest and report their behavior to us. The bees were ruining an entire crop of berries this one year. The beekeeper argued that bees go for blossoms & flowers, NOT fruit. He was wrong. The evidence was clear in their little red-filled bellies! My folks won this battle in court, if I recall. The proof was in the pudding, or in this case, in the honey.

Flash way forward: after watching this documentary I started wondering why bees would voluntarily “load up” on berry juice? Maybe this indeed points to a diet deficiency; perhaps they needed a sort of “bee Gatorade?” Or, perhaps they were just too lazy to buzz off to where the blossoms were since the raspberries were closer. Who knows? It’s just a thought.

]]> By: Wilemut http://inspiredeconomist.com/2009/05/31/the-mysterious-disappearing-honey-bee/comment-page-1/#comment-38021 Wilemut Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:37:00 +0000 http://inspiredeconomist.com/?p=1482#comment-38021 After watching a PBS documentary on the disappearance of the pollinating bees, I thought about growing up on my folks' berry farm. They had 22 acres in Oregon of beautiful fruits, vegetables, plus a farm stand to sell them in. My dad mostly grew raspberries which yielded a bountiful harvest each season. One year I recall that my folks remarked that the honey we were selling in the stand had red streaks in it in many of the jars. My dad had an agreement with a beekeeper to place a few hives on our property near the berries. I don't recall how many hives; probably more than 10, but less than 20. He used to watch the bees with great interest and report their behavior to us. The bees were ruining an entire crop of berries this one year. The beekeeper argued that bees go for blossoms & flowers, NOT fruit. He was wrong. The evidence was clear in their little red-filled bellies! My folks won this battle in court, if I recall. The proof was in the pudding, or in this case, in the honey. Flash way forward: after watching this documentary I started wondering why bees would voluntarily "load up" on berry juice? Maybe this indeed points to a diet deficiency; perhaps they needed a sort of "bee Gatorade?" Or, perhaps they were just too lazy to buzz off to where the blossoms were since the raspberries were closer. Who knows? It's just a thought. After watching a PBS documentary on the disappearance of the pollinating bees, I thought about growing up on my folks’ berry farm. They had 22 acres in Oregon of beautiful fruits, vegetables, plus a farm stand to sell them in. My dad mostly grew raspberries which yielded a bountiful harvest each season. One year I recall that my folks remarked that the honey we were selling in the stand had red streaks in it in many of the jars. My dad had an agreement with a beekeeper to place a few hives on our property near the berries. I don’t recall how many hives; probably more than 10, but less than 20. He used to watch the bees with great interest and report their behavior to us. The bees were ruining an entire crop of berries this one year. The beekeeper argued that bees go for blossoms & flowers, NOT fruit. He was wrong. The evidence was clear in their little red-filled bellies! My folks won this battle in court, if I recall. The proof was in the pudding, or in this case, in the honey.

Flash way forward: after watching this documentary I started wondering why bees would voluntarily “load up” on berry juice? Maybe this indeed points to a diet deficiency; perhaps they needed a sort of “bee Gatorade?” Or, perhaps they were just too lazy to buzz off to where the blossoms were since the raspberries were closer. Who knows? It’s just a thought.

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