The serious decline in bee population here and in Europe is drawing more attention, as bee keepers have managed to effectively communicate the size of the problem to a few scientists. They in turn are struggling to get those who control the purse strings in government to take this grave problem much more seriously. Most don’t really appreciate the vital role the humble honey bee plays in the very survival of humans and other animals on this planet.

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