http://pollinatethis.org/beeblog/2009/03/09/joe-traynors-thoughts-on-ccd/                                     A tale of a beekeeper to be in the time of "CCD" Sat, 19 May 2012 05:13:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 http://pollinatethis.org/beeblog/2009/03/09/joe-traynors-thoughts-on-ccd/#comment-24743 Janette Marshall Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:56:28 +0000 http://pollinatethis.org/beeblog/2009/03/09/joe-traynors-thoughts-on-ccd/#comment-24743 I am in total awe of Joe Traynors vast knowledge concerning CCD and the medical benefits of honey. His books have been a constant inspiration to me. There are so many reports in the media surrounding the possible causes concerning the loss of our bees. Losing the honey bee who of course is a master pollinator will mean more than just losing the pollination of our food crops. It goes far beyond the realms of most peoples understanding. Joe I thank you for your efforts in helping to bring this to the attention of many who would be otherwise unaware. I am in total awe of Joe Traynors vast knowledge concerning CCD and the medical benefits of honey. His books have been a constant inspiration to me. There are so many reports in the media surrounding the possible causes concerning the loss of our bees. Losing the honey bee who of course is a master pollinator will mean more than just losing the pollination of our food crops. It goes far beyond the realms of most peoples understanding. Joe I thank you for your efforts in helping to bring this to the attention of many who would be otherwise unaware.

]]> http://pollinatethis.org/beeblog/2009/03/09/joe-traynors-thoughts-on-ccd/#comment-2480 Cheryl Hill Mon, 18 May 2009 14:32:37 +0000 http://pollinatethis.org/beeblog/2009/03/09/joe-traynors-thoughts-on-ccd/#comment-2480 My husband and I watched with much interest and concern, the programme shown on the BBC. We saw that some beekeepers were strengthening their bees by giving sugar supplements; knowing the beneficial qualities of Manuka, (certainly antibacterial, possibly anti-viral and fungal?) could it not be an idea to supplement with Manuka while the cause of the die off is still unknown? My husband wondered if there might even be a plant with similar qualities to the Manuka tree that could be grown near to hives? I'm thinking gentian, lavender, tea-tree or something? I noticed mention of acid to help against mites, and I'm sure Manuka's special ingredient is some sort of acid. Is it known for bees in Manuka areas in New Zealand to be affected? I thought it was a question worth asking? My own feeling, is that monocultures in general will never be the healthiest of places, and that diversity is better all round; you know... all your eggs in one basket?? It has been found that hedgerows provide a bit of healthy competition, and I have heard that they are possibly even more effective than pesticides. Pesticides pose too much of a risk all round. My husband and I watched with much interest and concern, the programme shown on the BBC.
We saw that some beekeepers were strengthening their bees by giving sugar supplements; knowing the beneficial qualities of Manuka, (certainly antibacterial, possibly anti-viral and fungal?) could it not be an idea to
supplement with Manuka while the cause of the die off is still unknown?
My husband wondered if there might even be a plant with similar qualities to the Manuka tree that could be grown near to hives? I’m thinking gentian, lavender, tea-tree or something?
I noticed mention of acid to help against mites, and I’m sure Manuka’s special ingredient is some sort of acid. Is it known for bees in Manuka areas in New Zealand to be affected?
I thought it was a question worth asking?
My own feeling, is that monocultures in general will never be the healthiest of places, and that diversity is better all round; you know… all your eggs in one basket??
It has been found that hedgerows provide a bit of healthy competition, and I have heard that they are possibly even more effective than pesticides.
Pesticides pose too much of a risk all round.

]]> http://pollinatethis.org/beeblog/2009/03/09/joe-traynors-thoughts-on-ccd/#comment-2025 Rachel Resnikoff Thu, 07 May 2009 16:38:10 +0000 http://pollinatethis.org/beeblog/2009/03/09/joe-traynors-thoughts-on-ccd/#comment-2025 What if almond growers and others needing bees were encouraged/trained/compensated for keeping their own bees? Planting lavender and other year-round bee attractants? How much would it coast to take out of row of trees and plant flowers vs. shipping bees across the country to end up dying before they make it home? What if almond growers and others needing bees were encouraged/trained/compensated for keeping their own bees? Planting lavender and other year-round bee attractants? How much would it coast to take out of row of trees and plant flowers vs. shipping bees across the country to end up dying before they make it home?

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