Washington State University entomologists announced this week that commercial honey bee colony losses are projected to reach between 60% and 70% in 2025.

"The pollination demands haven’t gone down, so beekeepers face tremendous pressure to keep the same number of colonies to meet those needs," Basu said. MORE: Nearly 40% decline in honey bee population ...

"Losses have been increasing steadily," Basu said, adding: "Pollination demands haven't gone down, so beekeepers face tremendous pressure to keep the same number of colonies to meet those needs." MORE ...