Honey Bees Still Dying - Colony Collapse Disorder

Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is a chronic decline in honey bee population that has been going on for a few years now.  As much as one third of all honey bee populations have died and no one really knows with certainty what is causing it.  Some experts say that the honey bee is our "canary in a coal mine", warning us in advance of potential environmental impacts to humans.

Unless you're a farmer or a bee keeper, you may not have much interest in what happens to honey bees.  However, if you like almonds, cranberries, avocados, pears, blueberries, cantaloupes, strawberries, watermelons, apples, honey, or wear anything made of cotton, you might want to read on.