For the last year, scientists have been scrambling to figure out what was the cause in the disappearance of honey bees. Hives would just be empty, bees would be found dead, with no particular clue of what was causing the breakdown.
You’d assume this wouldn’t be that big a deal – oh no, our honey production is going to drop! It probably wouldn’t concern many, but the truth is, the lack of bees leads to less pollination, resulting in a $15 billion dollar loss in US agriculture!
Who would of thought out little black and yellow friends could provide so much!?
Recently, scientists seem to have found the answer to what was causing the disappearance – a virus and fungus!
The scientists are not yet sure the relationship between the two, but are hypothesizing that when combined, the bees cannot obtain enough nutrition, leaving them susceptible to illness and death.
Right now, military scientists are working around the clock with entomologists to find a solution to this problem.
They better hurry fast! We love honey and produce and without our bees, we’re not going to get either!
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