Scientist May Have Found Reason for Bees Decline

USDA scientists believe they have found the cause for a decline in bee colonies over the past few years. A combination of fungus and a family of viruses, when combined “there is a significant correlation with colony decline,” said Jay Evans, USDA Agricultural Research Service. Since 2007, some beekeepers have lost up to 90 percent of their bee population, with a steady decline on average of 30-35 percent being reported each year. Bees play a vital role in agriculture by pollinating plants, vegetables and fruits, which allow them to propagate and grow. (BBC News). Learn more.