Honeybees have an important role—pollination—when it comes to growing our most beloved food crops. Many food crops rely on honeybees to spread pollen. Without this process, the plants would not produce fruits and seeds, and we would not have our food! This process is why the sudden disappearance of honeybees in the United States is causing a lot of concern among beekeepers and farmers. Scientists are trying to determine the cause, or causes, of what they are calling Colony Collapse Disorder. Many people believe that certain chemicals that are used in pesticides may be causing the bees to suffer a weakened immune system.
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