Dylan&cole project by Dylan Dykes https://padlet.com/dylan_dykes/jo44hlvr6fmb science project en-us 2017-04-21 16:44:38 UTC 2017-05-01 17:52:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Improving bee living conditions dylan_dykes https://padlet.com/dylan_dykes/jo44hlvr6fmb/wish/168924019 A popular idea for dealing with CCD is using different species to deal with the loss of western bees. For instance using native bee species. The idea means restoring some land around farms to wild habitats and farmers planting their crops so they bloom at different times. This is a good idea in that it means we don’t have to bring in a different species which could become invasive. It is relatively cost effective compared to some other solutions. And is safe for the environment. Some issues we see with this is that it could inconvenience farmers. It could mean they lose land to reforesting that they could instead use for growing crops. They can’t plant their crops so all the harvesting happens at one time. They instead have to space it out over time. Plus they would have to diversify their crops instead of planting only cash crops. And there is uncertainty as to if the wild bees could be manipulated to pollinate the crops unlike domesticated Western Bees which can be transported to your crops and there is relative certainty that they will pollinate.

http://www.brainstuffshow.com/blogs/the-bees-knees-solutions-for-colony-collapse-disorder.htm


]]> 2017-04-28 16:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dylan_dykes/jo44hlvr6fmb/wish/168924019 Killing Parasites and Bacteria dylan_dykes https://padlet.com/dylan_dykes/jo44hlvr6fmb/wish/168927557 Another solution to Varroa and disease issue is using Acid pads, oil strips the Chemical ApiVar and the varroa gate. As well as treating empty hives with gamma radiation,. We feel that these traps and chemicals are successful in killing off parasites like the Varroa mite and gamma radiation is very innovative in killing any diseases left behind in hives like foulbrood disease6. Some concerns we have are that these chemical agents could endanger the lives of the bees and could possibly poison the honey that we eat. And the improper use of gamma radiation could be harmful towards the people cleaning the hives. Many of these treatments only last for an allotted amount of time. And these treatments cost money so there needs to be a way to keep the use of these chemical agents safe and cost effective.

http://www.brainstuffshow.com/blogs/the-bees-knees-solutions-for-colony-collapse-disorder.htm

https://beecare.bayer.com/media-center/news/detail/a-new-way-of-protecting-bees-against-varroa-mites

https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn28167-bees-win-as-us-court-rules-against-neonicotinoid-pesticide/]]> 2017-04-28 16:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dylan_dykes/jo44hlvr6fmb/wish/168927557 Banning certain Pesticides dylan_dykes https://padlet.com/dylan_dykes/jo44hlvr6fmb/wish/168928392 In December of 2013 a 2 year ban was put on most neonicotinoids in The european union4. This is in response to bee deaths. These chemical agents are harmful to bees mainly pacifying their ability to navigate. The US has placed a ban on the neonicotinoid pesticide sulfoxaflor. These bans keep pesticides out of the works that could harm the bees or other animals. But some negative effects are that farmers may resort to other pesticides that are even worse. This could also have a negative effect on crops and increase the number of pests.

http://www.ibtimes.com/how-can-we-save-bees-3-possible-solutions-combat-honeybee-decline-1546190]]> 2017-04-28 16:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dylan_dykes/jo44hlvr6fmb/wish/168928392 EPA Plan very finding causes and Tackling the issue cole_atkinson https://padlet.com/dylan_dykes/jo44hlvr6fmb/wish/169059742 2017-04-30 14:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dylan_dykes/jo44hlvr6fmb/wish/169059742 EPA Plan finding causes and Tackling the issue cole_atkinson https://padlet.com/dylan_dykes/jo44hlvr6fmb/wish/169059745 2017-04-30 14:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dylan_dykes/jo44hlvr6fmb/wish/169059745 EPA Plan, finding causes and Tackling the issue cole_atkinson https://padlet.com/dylan_dykes/jo44hlvr6fmb/wish/169059747 The plan the EPA has set out is this
  1. Survey/Data Collection to determine the extent of CCD and the current status of honey bee colony production and health.
  2. Analysis of Bee Samples to determine the prevalence of various pests and pathogens, bee immunity and stress, and exposure to pesticides.
  3. Hypothesis-Driven Research on four candidate factors including:
  • new and reemerging pathogens,
  • bee pests,
  • environmental and nutritional stresses, and
  • pesticides.
  • 4)Mitigative/Preventive Measures to improve bee health and habitat and to counter mortality factors.
Strengths:This plan is great in it’s structure and overall should be effective. Very reasonable. Resembles the scientific method
Weaknesses:No immediate course of action and seem to be focusing on pesticides vs other problems like Varroa mites
EPA

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