Syudy offers clues about why bee hives are declining

The collapse of honeybee colonies has been a pressing issue facing our local ag industry that depends on the insects to pollinate crops.
Now a new study may shed some light on why the bees are dying.
The Los Angeles Times reports environmental stressors that push honey bees to begin foraging earlier in life can cause a domino effect on hives, accelerating their sudden collapse.
The study showed that any stress that causes younger bees to begin leaving the hive can cause a tipping point.