HOMEPostContact Us
Posted December 18. 2017 3:33PM

NH researchers: States bumblebees in drastic decline

 Click headline or here to open angled item
According to the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF), it's estimated that there are about 2.4 million colonies in the U.S. today, two-thirds of which travel the country each year pollinating crops and producing honey and beeswax and contribute more than $14 billion to the value of U.S. crop production. (COURTESY)


Concerns about the rapid and severe declines of many bumble bee (Bombus spp.) species in Europe, and more recently North America, have spurred research into the extent and possible causes for these losses.


1026,1029,1043,1061

Latest Posts

David T. Stevenon: RGGI analysis fails Math 101

Boehner’s marijuana lobbying is symptomatic of special-interest problem

Marijuana legalization can't erase decades of disenfranchisement and incarceration

In lengthy memo to AG, NH Liquor Commission rejects 'bootlegging' allegations

Police union says 'constructive dialogue' got it to drop grievance over ticket quota in Portsmouth

New Hampshire's civil asset forfeiture program ripe for abuse, critics say

$550K verdict in NH trade secret theft case sends powerful message

Strafford yet to explain parties named in opioid 'watchdog' suit

NHSUPCO order adopting court rule amendments

Foodstuffs: Turning foraged seaweed into haute cuisine