How much has the bee population decreased?

U.S. National Agricultural Statistics show a honey bee decline from about 6 million hives in 1947 to 2.4 million hives in 2008, a 60 percent reduction.

Why are bee numbers declining?

Bee populations are rapidly declining around the world due to habitat loss, pollution and the use of pesticides, among other factors.

Why is Canada’s bee population in rapid decline?

Beekeepers and a growing body of scientific research say the neonicotinoid class of pesticide that has become widely used in the past decade is contributing to the decline in populations of bees and other pollinators.

Are bee populations declining 2020?

Beekeepers across the United States lost 45.5% of their managed honey bee colonies from April 2020 to April 2021, according to preliminary results of the 15th annual nationwide survey conducted by the nonprofit Bee Informed Partnership, or BIP.

How is the bee population in the United States declining?

Bee populations in the United States are declining at a rapid, unprecedented rate. Since 2006, commercial beekeepers in the United States have reported honey bee colony loss rates averaging 30 percent each winter — startling, when compared to historical loss rates of 10 to 15 percent.

How many honey bees are lost each year?

Since 2006, commercial beekeepers in the United States have reported honey bee colony loss rates averaging 30 percent each winter — startling, when compared to historical loss rates of 10 to 15 percent. Native bee species such as bumble bees are suffering as well.

How did the non white share of the electorate increase in 2012?

Among the major stories that emerged from the media’s 2012 exit polls was how the non-White share of the electorate increased by two percentage points from 2008. The exit polls are, of course, only a survey of voters.

How many beehives have been lost since 2006?

Since 2006, approximately 10 million beehives ($2 billion in estimated value) have been lost. The numbers were slightly lower during the 2014 winter, when beekeepers lost only 23 percent. Today we’ll talk about some of the hot topics surrounding the bee population decline and see which claims are myths and which are facts.