Recent Honey Bee Colony Declines

Johnson, Renée

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Agricultural policies;    Bees;    Bee culture;   

RP-ID  :  RL33938
RP-ID  :  RL33938_2007Aug14

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report is organized in four parts. First, it provides an overview of the importance of honey bee pollination to U.S. agricultural production, especially specialty crops. Second, it describes the extent and symptoms of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) and how it differs from previous honey bee colony losses. Third, it discusses some of the reasons why scientists believe honey bee colonies are being affected by CCD. Fourth, it discusses various policy options and subsequent action that Congress could consider in this area.