Can people post some facts a figures about honey bee population decline please?

Question

I have to do a project on honey bees and their population decline so any information or links people have would be greatly apriciated

Answer 1

The honeybee decline, which is affecting domesticated and wild bee populations around the world, is mostly the result of diseases spread as a result of mites and other parasites as well as the spraying of crops with pesticides, scientists say.

Among the greatest problems is the varroa mite, a bloodsucking parasite that attacks young and adult honeybees. Attacked bees often have deformed wings and abdomens and a shortened life span.

"The varroa mite is also really effective at transmitting disease, particularly viruses,".  Left untreated, a varroa mite infestation can wipe out a bee colony within a few months.

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