Is your yard bee-friendly and green? Why perfect, weed-free lawns are contributing to bee colony collapse

The collapse and disappearance of bee colonies has been concerning scientists and environmentalists for several years now. CCD, or Colony Collapse Disorder, is a serious threat against the continuation of healthy bee colonies and the survival of the species.

We’ve seen an alarming decline in our honeybee population. This is concerning because a significant portion, thought to be up to 35%, of our food crop supply relies on pollination from these biologically important insects.

It is something everyone should be concerned about since affects all of humanity. It will require a worldwide awareness and effort to help reverse the trend. …read more