The Food Guys, Jon Jackson and Greg Patent, discuss the recent large-scale disappearance of European honey bees, both wild and managed. Although the phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder probably peaked in 2007, twelve years later, honeybee losses remain high , thanks to the “four p’s” — poor nutrition, pesticides, pathogens and parasites.

The Food Guys, Jon Jackson and Greg Patent, discuss the recent large-scale disappearance of European honey bees, both wild and managed. Although the phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder probably peaked in 2007, twelve years later, honeybee losses remain high , thanks to the “four p’s” — poor nutrition, pesticides, pathogens and parasites.

Honeybee Losses, Colony Collapse, And The Four 'P's

From favorite seasonal recipes, to the roots of our food traditions, to the politics of food, the Food Guys illuminate the culinary world each Sunday, in this 10 minute program produced by Montana Public Radio. The Food Guys have also been featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday.

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Honeybee Losses, Colony Collapse, And The Four 'P's

Honeybee Losses, Colony Collapse, And The Four 'P's