B.E.E. Heroes

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

 "CCD FAQ." Indiana Department of Natural Resources. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.in.gov/dnr/entomolo/files/CCDFAQ.pdf>.

 

PBS Nature: Silence of the Bees

 "Silence of the Bees." PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/silence-of-the-bees/indrouction/38/>.

 

American Beekeeping Federation: Pollination Facts

"American Beekeeping Federation." American Beekeeping Federation. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.abfnet.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=14>.

 

MYRMECOS

Not every dead bee is colony collapse disorder

Wild, Alex. "Not Every Dead Bee is Colony Collapse Disorder." MYRMECOS. N.p., 25 July 2013. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.myrmecos.net/?s=colony+collapse&submit=GO>.

Honey Bee Colony Collapse Disorder, In Context

Wild, Alex. "Honey Bee Colony Collapse Disorder, In Context." MYRMECOS. N.p., 10 Mar. 2011. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.myrmecos.net/2011/03/10/honey-bee-colony-collapse-disorder-in-context/>.

 

A Blog by Jennifer Sass

European Agency concludes neonicotinoid pesticides too dangerous for bees

Sass, Jennifer. "European Agency concludes neonicotinoid pesticides too dangerous for bees." Natural Resources Defence Council Staff Blog. Natural Resources Defence Council , 16 Jan. 2013. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/jsass/european_govt_finds_neonic_pes.html>.

 

YouTube video: Why are Bees under Threat?

"Why are bees under threat?." YouTube. EFSAchannel, 17 July 2012. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://youtu.be/ys4xcom6nnc>.

 

YouTube video: Honey Bee colony collapse disorder (CCD)

"Honey Bee colony collapse disorder (CCD)." YouTube. YouTube, 4 Apr. 2011. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XhAt7mNkhw>.

 

Colony Collapse Disorder - Have we seen this before? 

by Robyn M. Underwood and Dennis Van Engelsdorp

The Pennsylvania State University Department of Entomology University Park, PA 16802

Underwood, Robyn, and Dennis vanEngelsdorp. "Colony Collapse Disorder: Have We Seen This Before?." Bee Culture. The Pennsylvania State University and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.beeculture.com/content/colonycollapsedisorderpdfs/7%20colony%20collapse%20disorder%20have%20we%20seen%20this%20before%20-%20robyn%20m.%20underwood%20and%20dennis%20vanengelsdorp.pdf>.

 

Honey bee colony losses in Belgium during the 2008-2009 winter

Nguyen, Bach Kim, Jacques Mignon, Dries Laget, Dirk C de Graaf, Frans J Jacobs, Dennis vanEngelsdorp, Yves Brostaux, Claude Saegerman, and Eric Haubruge. "Honey bee colony losses in Belgium during the 2008-9 winter - International Bee Research Association." Honey bee colony losses in Belgium during the 2008-9 winter - International Bee Research Association. Journal of Apicultural Research, 1 Oct. 2010. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.ibra.org.uk/articles/Colony-losses-in-Belgium-2008-9>.

 

Movie: More Than Honey

More than Honey. Dir. Markus Imhoof . Perf. Fred Jaggi as Himself; Prof. Dr. Randolf Menzel (de) as Himself; John Miller as Himself; Liane Singer as Herself; Heidrun Singer as Herself; Zhao Su Zhang as Herself; Fred Terry as Himself; Prof. Dr. Boris Baer as Himself; Elisabeth Schild as Herself. , 2012. DVD.

 

U.S. Map of CCD

February 2007 map showing states so far affected by the honey bee collapse disorder in which beekeepers have reported 60% to  100% honey bee disappearances without explanation to date. Map courtesy MAAREC.

Moulton Howe , Moulton Howe . "Honey Bee Disappearances: Could Pesticides Play A Role?." Honey Bee Disappearances: Could Pesticides Play A Role?. Organic Consumers Association, 16 Mar. 2007. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_4557.cfm>.

 

 

Chart: CCD Impact on Agriculture

Savrieno , Alberto . "Colony Collapse Disorder As Part Of An Acquisition Strategy." Seeking Alpha. N.p., 15 May 2012. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. http://seekingalpha.com/article/590411-colony-collapse-disorder-as-part-of-an-acquisition-strategy

 

Colony Collapse Disorder definition

 Hadley, Debbie. "Colony Collapse Disorder or CCD - What is Colony Collapse Disorder or CCD?." About.com Insects. About.com, n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://insects.about.com/od/antsbeeswasps/f/whatisCCD.htm>.

 

Root Cause sources

Benjamin, Alison, Amanda Holpuch, and Ruth Spencer. "Buzzfeeds: the effects of colony collapse disorder and other bee news." theguardian.com. Guardian News and Media, 30 July 2013. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/jul/30/buzzfeeds-bees-colony-collapse-disorder>.

 

Driessen, Paul. "Science, threats to bees and colony collapse disorder." SFGate. N.p., 16 Apr. 2014. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/openforum/article/Science-threats-to-bees-and-colony-collapse>.

 

Article on boycotting GMO's

Ballenger , Joe. "Colony Collapse Disorder: An Introduction." Biology Fortified Inc. N.p., 12 Mar. 2013. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. http://www.biofortified.org/2013/03/colony-collapse-disorder-an-introduction/

 

 

Honey Bee Deaths

"Honey Bee Deaths: Do They Matter?." BuzzAboutBees.net. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.buzzaboutbees.net/honey-bee-deaths-do-they-matter.html>.

 

Neonicotinoid Manufacturers

 "Neonicotinoids." beecare.bayer.com. Bayer, n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://beecare.bayer.com/agriculture/neonicotinoids>.

 

"Syngenta and Bayer CropScience propose a comprehensive action plan to help unlock EU stalemate on bee health ." Syngenta and Bayer CropScience propose a comprehensive action plan to help unlock EU stalemate on bee health Basil, Switzerland. Syngenta, 18 Mar. 2013. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/pages/130328.aspx>.

 

© UNEP 2010 - UNEP Emerging Issues: Global Honey Bee Colony Disorder and Other Threats to Insect

Kluser (ENEP), Stéphane, and Dr. Peter Neumann (Swiss Bee Research Centre),. "UNEP Emerging Issues: Global Honey Bee Colony Disorder and Other Threats to Insect Pollinators." unep.org. N.p., 1 Jan. 2010. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.unep.org/dewa/Portals/67/pdf/Global_bee_colony_disorder_and_threats_insect_pollinators

 

Global Impact of Bee Loss

• Ghazoul J, 2005. “Buzziness as usual? Questioning the global pollination crisis”. TRENDS in Ecology and Evolution Vol.20 No.7 July 2005.

• Aizen M. A. 2009. “The Global Stock of Domesticated Honey Bees Is Growing Slower Than Agricultural Demand for Pollination”. Current Biology 19, 1– 4, June 9.

• Thomas C. D, and Jones T.M. 1993. “Partial recovery of a skipper butterfly (Hesperia comma) from population refuges: lessons for conservation in a fragmented landscape”. Journal of Animal Ecology 62: 472-481.

• Benedek P, 1996. “Structure and density of lucerne pollinating wild bee populations as affected by changing agriculture”. Acta Horticulturae 437: 353-357.

• Ingram M, Nabhan G. and Buchmann S. “Global Pesticide Campaigner”, Volume 6, Number 4, December 1996.

 

For Differing Viewpoints

"Click to ban bee killing pesticides!." Avaaz. N.p., 15 Mar. 2013. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <https://secure.avaaz.org/en/bye_bye_bees_eu_spread/?bMcbGcb&v=23040>.

 

Colony Collapse Disorder

"Colony Collapse Disorder." - UF/IFAS Extension: Solutions for Your Life. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/agriculture/colony_collapse_disorder.html>.

 

Australian Crops at Risk

"Australian crops at risk from reliance on wild honeybees." . N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.ausfoodnews.com.au/2010/08/17/australian-crops-at-risk-from-reliance-on-wild-honeybees.html>.

 

Honey Bee Genetics

"Honey Bee Genetics." Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.honeybeegenetics.com/faq/15-colony-collapse-disorder-ccd.html>.

 

Science Collapse Disorder

Entine, Jon. "Science Collapse Disorder -- The Real Story Behind Neonics And Mass Bee Deaths." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 11 Apr. 2013. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.forbes.com/sites/jonentine/2013/04/11/science-collapse-disorder-the-real-story-behind-neonics-and-mass-bee-deaths/>.

 

As Honeybees Continue To Struggle, USDA Spending $3 Million To Kickstart Recovery

Visser, Nick. "As Honeybees Continue To Struggle, USDA Spending $3 Million To Kickstart Recovery." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 25 Feb. 2014. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/25/honeybees-usda_n_4852443.html>.

 

Commission sets up support group for Ukraine

"Commission sets up support group for Ukraine." . N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://ec.europa.eu/ireland/newsletter/2014/apr-june/newsletter_10_apr_2014_en.htm>.

 

Support Group for Ukraine

"Support Group for Ukraine." EUROPA. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-413_en.htm>.

 

Going Bee-less – Trials of Self-Pollinating Almond Trees Begin in California

"Going Bee-less - Trials of Self-Pollinating Almond Trees Begin in California." TreeHugger. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.treehugger.com/clean-technology/going-bee-less-trials-of-self-pollinating-almond-trees-begin-in-california.html>.

 

Monsanto Announces New SoyBee'n Self-Pollinating Soy Bean

"Monsanto Announces New SoyBee'n Self-Pollinating Soy Bean!." Northwest Edible Life. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.nwedible.com/2011/10/monsanto-announces-new-soybeen-self.html>.

 

Products - Beeologics

"Products - Beeologics." Beeologics. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.beeologics.com/products/>.

 

Israeli Scientist Discovers Treatment to Save Bee Colonies

"Israeli Scientist Discovers Treatment to Save Bee Colonies." UWI. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://unitedwithisrael.org/israeli-scientist-discovers-treatment-to-save-sick-bee-colonies/>.

 

Solutions to Colony Collapse Disorder

"Solutions to Colony Collapse Disorder." . N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://cosmos.ucdavis.edu/archives/2009/cluster7/SHEN_MARGARET.pdf>.