It is a complex phenomenon, called colony collapse disorder: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colony_collapse_disorder
Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 13, 2014 at 8:55 AM, Alan C <[email protected]> wrote: > I believe it is a world wide phenomenon. Pesticides. No bees - no > pollination of many species. Could we be in trouble? > > Alan C > > -----Original Message----- From: Mark C > Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 6:35 AM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: OT - No Bees > > > I have a tradition of taking a macro shot of honey bees in crocus > flowers, usually in March or early April. It's spring training for a new > bug photography season... > > The crocuses in my yard are almost gone - and I have yet to see a single > Apis Mellifera. Bee populations are being decimated due to a several > causes - but it may be that this harsh winter was the final blow for the > locals. It's a troubling development. > > Mark > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > > --- > This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus > protection is active. > http://www.avast.com > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
