Cold winter blamed for high bee hive losses in Ontario

© AgMedia Inc.

Comments

Ontario winter losses were 58% compared to Quebec at 40% - more than 3X higher. Quebec's winter was not much different than Ontario. There must be something else that's killing bees. Health Canada has already confirmed the link between corn and soy and bee kills. So why does Ontario stand out? Perhaps it's the fact that Ontario produces the majority of Canada's corn and soy and nearly all corn and most soy seeds were treated with neonicotinoids.

With at times over a 90% mortality rate in Bee colonies during the last decade and virtually no corn or soybean growers, Vancouver Island isen't inclined to give Mother Nature a "free pass" the way some Ontario Apiculturists like Mr. Davidson are wanting to.

Post new comment

To prevent automated spam submissions leave this field empty.
Image CAPTCHA
We welcome thoughtful comments and ideas. Comments must be on topic. Cheap shots, unsubstantiated allegations, anonymous attacks or negativity directed against people and organizations will not be published. Comments are modified or deleted at the discretion of the editors. If you wish to be identified by name, which will give your opinion far more weight and provide a far greater chance of being published, leave a telephone number so that identity can be confirmed. The number will not be published.