I still have to wonder if Monsanto is behind this. Weren't they trying to genetically engineer a species of bee that only pollinates their crappy seedless GMO crops? It would be in their best interest to reduce the regular bee population. They are truly the most evil company in the world.

I just read someplace in Florida millions of bees were found dead.

I remember a couple of years ago when bees started dying and someone found the answer.. I think it was related to GMO foods crops.. either that or pesticides.. cant remember but I'll try to find it.

Originally posted by JohnPhoenix
I just read someplace in Florida millions of bees were found dead.

Yes, that is true, however that article was from 2011. Its still very important,
yet you have to watch to make sure they dont use a misleading title,
such as " no one knows why". They do know why, its nearly conclusive!

Originally posted by SilentKoala
I still have to wonder if Monsanto is behind this. Weren't they trying to genetically engineer a species of bee

Yes, and yes! They are working on a bee that they can make resistant to
they pesticides, there is very little information available, they are keeping it all hush hush.

Originally posted by Druid42

Good thing it was a 1.5 mile radius.

Yes, and here I really applaud the City as they followed through with the studies,
and then publshed them. Maybe if enough local cities and counties bring on the heat,
they can get a ban in place on some of these pesticides?

What is it going to take otherwise?

I don't believe this for a second. After living in Santa Barbara for years I know they take good care of the area. Monticeto is mosty privately owned ranches and open mountains near the beach. Calling bs on this one.

Why do you care if the bees die?

Its sad I guess because they are cute but not the end of the world. They are just an insect.

Originally posted by SilentKoala
I still have to wonder if Monsanto is behind this. Weren't they trying to genetically engineer a species of bee that only pollinates their crappy seedless GMO crops?

I think part of the problem is large scale breeding of bees with little diversity in the gene pool and therefore less resistance to any problems that wild bees can deal with more easily. The colonies used in large scale farming are a prime example.

Oh, and Monsato suck too.

Originally posted by Hopechest
Why do you care if the bees die?

Its sad I guess because they are cute but not the end of the world. They are just an insect.

PLEASE READ AND DO SOME RESEARCH.

If there are no bees, not enough plants get pollinated. If plants can't reproduce there is no food. If there is no food we die. All of us.

Originally posted by Hopechest
Why do you care if the bees die?

Its sad I guess because they are cute but not the end of the world. They are just an insect.

This is a joke, right?

sad to see the importance of them is not registered yet...

Originally posted by nerbot

Originally posted by Hopechest
Why do you care if the bees die?

Its sad I guess because they are cute but not the end of the world. They are just an insect.

PLEASE READ AND DO SOME RESEARCH.

If there are no bees, not enough plants get pollinated. If plants can't reproduce there is no food. If there is no food we die. All of us.

Well that's really odd isn't it. Considering the fact that honey bees are not indigenous to North America and were not introduced until the 17th century by the British I wonder how in the world any plants got pollinated before that.

Boy there is a conspiracy you should figure out.

lol