Questions and Answers
What is Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD)?
A phenomenon where the majority of worker bees disappear, leaving behind a queen, food, and a few nurse bees
What percentage of honeybee colonies in 27 U.S. states were lost in 2008?
36%
What is the global impact of honeybees on human diet?
One-third of the human diet comes from insect-pollinated plants, with honeybees responsible for 80% of that pollination
When was Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) first reported?
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What would happen if all of the world's bees died off?
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