I don't recall who always says "all beekeeping is local" ...

 

So if there is a big die off going on where are the nationwide numbers? 

I certainly believe that locally there are die-offs but that has always been the case. Certain places can not sustain bees and certain practices invite die-offs. 

 

Maybe we are looking at natural selection at work...bees that cannot cope with poor flora/parasites/inbreeding by beekeepers/unusual seasons will die. Bad circumstances will kill 50 or more %, good circumstances will allow bees to grow 200%... 

 

My own bees are thriving, we have had excellent wintering and a perfect spring, I could end up in September with 3 times the amount I have now . 


That said...floral biodiveristy is going down here for most of the areas (Netherlands). That is a serious problem.

 

L

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