Honeybee deaths have hit record highs in the US, with the unprecedented loss of colonies pushing many beekeepers close to ruin as scientists scramble to identify the main cause of the huge declines. Commercial beekeepers have reported losing more than 60% of their colonies, on average, over the winter, according to an ongoing Project Apis survey that covers more than two-thirds of America's managed bees.

The loss of bees, both captive and wild, in the US is already starting to limit the supply of some food crops and is reducing the yield of honey.

There are likely many factors causing the decline.

What can you do?

We'll if you are up to it try beekeeping.

It is an awesome hobby and l'll help you.

Also, plant bee friendly plants.

Some that are particularly alluring to bees include:

Lavender, Sunflowers, Clover, Wildflowers, Borage, Rosemary, Coneflowers, Monarda (bee balm),

Blueberries, Black-eyed Susans.

Let your lawn grow with clover a couple months out of the summer.

And DO NOT use nasty chemical pesticides harmful to bees.

There are safer alternatives.

Do your part.

PROTECTING BEES BENEFITS US ALL.