In the United States crops are a large part of our economy. In the last decade farms have struggled to meet the demand for our nation's supply. A variety of factors such as rising fuel costs are becoming more of a challenge every year. Another factor that could hurt our nation's farms is Colony Collapse Disorder. This disorder is not directly related to crops, but it may hurt them just as much as other crop diseases. Colony Collapse Disorder, or CCD, refers to the sudden disappearance of worker bees from a beehive.
Worker bees are crucial to the healthy function of a beehive. Without them, the hive can't support future growth. Cases of CCD have increased at an alarming rate in the last several decades, but in the last 5 years, the nation has seen an increase of cases like never before. Honey bees aren't native to the Americas, and neither is CCD. Countries all over the world are reporting widespread cases of CCD that could be attributed to a number of factors. While the exact cause of CCD hasn't been determined, some factors being blamed for this disorder include malnutrition, environment, and pesticides.
Crops all over the world are being effected by this disorder because bees are so important to the pollination process of a large portion of crops around the world. It's estimated that bees pollinate approximately one third of crop species in the United States. Many beekeepers even travel from state to state with hives of bees used specifically for crop pollination. If the effects of CCD aren't reversed soon, our economy could suffer the damage.
Colony Collapse Disorder Solution is the product of years of scientific study of the habits of nature. It's a safe, chemical-free product designed to successfully protect hives from CCD or reverse the effects of existing CCD. Most of us don't realize it when we eat an apple, but honey bees play an important role in the food we eat everyday. Protecting bees with Colony Collapse Disorder Solutions could help keep our crops happy and healthy for years to come.
