Honeybee colonies on the decline: Report

The video discusses the significant loss of honeybee colonies during the 2018-2019 winter, as reported by the Bee Informed Partnership. The survey revealed a 37.7% loss, the highest recorded by the group. Factors such as Varroa mites and ineffective pesticides are contributing to these losses. Beekeepers are attempting to counteract this by splitting healthy colonies to duplicate them.

What was the estimated percentage of honeybee colonies lost during the 2018-2019 winter season?

• 25.3%

• 37.7%

• 42.1%

• 30.5%

Which organization conducted the survey on bee colony losses?

• National Beekeepers Association

• Bee Informed Partnership

• University of Beekeeping

• Bee Conservation Society

What is one of the main causes of increased bee colony losses according to the report?

• Climate change

• Varroa mites

• Overharvesting of honey

• Lack of flowers

What challenge do beekeepers face with pesticides used against mites?

• They are banned in many countries

• They harm the bees

• They are becoming less effective

• They are too expensive

What strategy are beekeepers using to try to maintain bee populations?

• Splitting healthy colonies

• Importing bees from other countries

• Using artificial hives

• Breeding bees in laboratories