Bee killers? Pesticides are a probable cause

Where have all the bees gone?

Protecting Honey Bees From Pesticides

Pesticide Toxicity to Bees

Mysterious Bee Deaths Linked to Pesticides
By Genaro C. Armas, Associated Press
A colony of honeybees.

An unknown pathogen is pushing the industrious honeybee to disaster as scientists scurry to figure out what the cause is. About one-third of the human diet comes from insect-pollinated plants and the honeybee is responsible for 80 percent of that pollination, according to the USDA.

Honeyee Die-Off Threatens Food Supply

Protecting Honeybees from Pesticides

Avoid or Limit Pesticide Use. Pesticides can kill more than the target pest. Some pesticide residues can kill pollinators for several days after the pesticide is applied. Pesticides can also kill natural predators, which can lead to even worse pest problems