Honeybees Vanish, Leaving Keepers in Peril


	Honeybees Vanish, Leaving Keepers in Peril

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2-28-2007 2:08 PM

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2-28-2007 3:07 PM

bignosemousie

This is such a strange thing. My lemon tree is in full bloom but if I don't start seeing some bees on it soon, there won't be any lemons.

3-1-2007 11:43 PM

rmowery

I think crops and such this year are going to be REAL bad. Also I think it is time to stock up on honey - just like pooh bear, since honey prices will certainly go up.

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