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What is CCD?What is CCD? It's the acronym for colony collapse disorder, a mystifying condition causing millions of bees to simply vanish, threatening the world's food supply. But the good news is, we homesteaders have a way to save the bees.Colony collapse disorder first appeared in 2006 when commercial beekeepers - during routine inspections of their hives - discovered their bees has simply disappeared, usually leaving a hive full of honey behind. Glen Brunette, president of the Frontier Country Beekeepers Association, says that some commercial beekeepers have lost up to 80 percent of their hives to colony collapse disorder. "It's pretty serious," he says.  What Causes CCD?No one is quite sure what is CCD's cause, but theories have included signals from cell phone towers (eventually disproven), viruses and mites. But the real culprit is mostly likely the extreme stress commercial beekeepers put on their bees. Commercial pollination is big business, and many commercial beekeepers keep their bees working year-round by packing them up in the winter and moving them to Texas and California, tricking them into thinking it's an early spring.The bees never get a chance to hibernate, rest and consume the protein they need for good health. Plus, they are exposed to other bees from around the country. As a result, they are vulnerable to viruses and can easily become ill. CCD and Our Food SupplyBut a more important question than what is CCD, is what colony collapse disorder is doing to our world's food supply. Without pollination, our food won't grow, and insects and especially bees are responsible for about one third of our nation's food.If bees continue to disappear our very survival may be threatened. But the good news is, we homesteaders can make a difference both in the continuation of bees and our nation's ability to provide food. How Homesteaders Can HelpBy joining a local beekeeper's group, learning beekeeping techniques, and keeping a hive or two of bees (and letting them rest in the winter), you can do your part to ensure our children and grandchildren will enjoy the benefits of bees for years to come.Learn to build your own beehive by clicking here. More Helpful Information on Keeping BeesA great source of beekeeping supplies, information and ready-made beehives can be found by clicking here.Learn more about beekeeping with this e-book. Want to learn how to stop the progression of Africanized or "killer" bees? Become a beekeeper! Learn how. Build your own backyard beehive. Here's how. If you're ready to have your own source of the most healthful, nutritious honey available, consider becoming a homestead beekeeper. Here's how. A beekeeper can make money selling honey as well as a self-reliant source of food. Here are other ways you can earn income off your land. Harvest beeswax to make your own bath products. Learn how. Your own harvested beeswax can also be used to make your own candles. Sell honey and other products at craft fairs. Here's how. Bees are not only a way to a far improved homesteading garden, they are also industrious, highly organized insects. Learn about the different members of the bee colony. Without the right equipment, beekeeping can be an extremely unpleasant task. Here is a list of the important Beekeeping equipment you need to get started. The right location for your bees is as important as the equipment you have on hand. Here are some tips on finding the right location for your colony of bees. Once you are an experienced homesteading beekeeper, you might want to increase your bee population by catching swarms. Learn how. Do you think you're ready to start beekeeping, but you don't know where to begin? Here are some tips on getting started. Is spring around the corner? These beekeeping basics will ensure your bees will survive the end of winter and produce plenty of honey for your this spring and summer. Read more. To keep bees you need the right housing to keep them happy and healthy. Learn more. Colony collapse disorder is a serious problem, causing hundreds of thousands of bees each year to simply vanish. Fortunately, we homesteaders can ensure bees will survive for years to come. Learn more. Learn a low-cost way of building your own hive for in-comb honey. Learn more. Bees normally will do just fine in the winter, but a little extra help on your part will ensure a strong, healthy hive. Learn more. |
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