The Dance of CCD - Disappearing Honey Bees
The situation has been identified as the Colony Collapse Disorder
(CCD). The disappearance of these pollinators could have serious
repercussions on U.S. agriculture and ultimately the entire food
supply. Experts still do not know the exact cause for the vanishing of the honeybees.
Among the theories considered are: invasive parasitic mites, new and
emerging diseases, pesticide poisoning, poor nutrition and I’ve even
read some articles that attribute the situation to
Nonetheless, EPA, USDA, universities and the private sector have moved into action. The Agency is addressing the CCD through regulatory and voluntary programs. And it’s actively participating in the Colony Collapse Disorder Steering Committee and Working Group. One of the many collaborative efforts to address the issue has been a partnership between the Agency and the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign.
