We are gathering confidential information on recent hive losses. This is not an official survey but an attempt to help Dr. Jay Evans, Bee Research Laboratory, Research Entomologist for USDA, Dr. Judy Chen, USDA and Dr. Judy Wu-Smart, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, UNL Bee Lab, who is currently tracking bee losses over the past two weeks. We have been in contact with Elizabeth Hill, Honey Bee and Pollinator Research Coordinator for USDA and Kevin Hackett, Assistant Director of USDA. We request all to contact their congressmen and senators for emergency appropriations.
Your survey results will be sent to: Dr. Jay Evans and Dr. Judy Chen, USDA, Zac Lamas and Dr. Judy Wu-Smart
Reach out to us if you have any issues. Remember, American Beekeeping Federation is here for you.
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