They might be horribly annoying, buzzing around your face, getting at your fizzy drinks and food but Bees are actually really important in the pollination in one third of the worlds crop population. They are important drivers in vegetation activity especially when it comes to crops.
Over the last decade or so the population of bees has declined rapidly and scientists have brought evidence to government bodies on their disappearance and importance. The European Commission has began restricting the use of pesticides which are used to kill and deter other insects and pests but which are also affecting the bee population. It is believed that it is the Neonicotinoid chemicals in pesticides which are causing the decline. But crop experts, farmers and some states believe there is not enough evidence to support this. The UK did not back the ban but along with other EU members it will not be able to opt out of the ban if it goes ahead.
Some scientist believe however that the bees are being killed off by a virus and others believe it is the poor up keeping of hives.
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