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Bees Make Comeback after imidacloprid treated seed is banned in Italy. Read articles from European Research Media Center
Study show bees have a preference for nicotine and caffeine traces in nectar. Daily Mail
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CCD Update 2010: MOST IMPORTANT NEW PROOF TO DATE THAT WE ARE RIGHT! VIDEO 2009 – Italian scientists prove neonicotinoid poisoning of bees from just drinking the dew from the leaves! Please use a translator for English when you view this video: Video documentation The plant does not need to be in flower—the bee does not need to consume nectar or pollen to die from this type of pesticide poisoning. The natural phenomena is called “gluttation”. This is not been revealed in ANY previous scientific testing of the chemicals in ANY study ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD or reported anywhere in the U.S. news. News reporters please take note! GMO crops that have the pesticide genome genetically engineered into the plant will have the same effect as plants or seeds treated with neonicotinic pesticides. So the answer to the question—are GMO crops to blame for CCD and honeybee die-off is YES—but it is still neonicotinic pesticides that are the cause. This is a high dose, so the bee dies soon after drinking. This completely invalidates the arguments against the dangers of neurotoxic pesticides like imidacloprid or IMD to bees. Please post this on Facebook, Twitter and other places with a link to PlanBEECentral.com–and a credit to “A Spring Without Bees” book. –And check the NEWS page for updates!
Kevin Hansen said
“A Spring Without Bees” is a fabulous book. It is packed with the facts needed to help anyone make the informed decision that nicotine pesticides are a real threat: this dangerous class of pesticides needs to be suspended immediately.
More logically, we need to reconsider how we use all pesticides.
We used Michael’s book extensively during research and filming for our new documentary “Nicotine Bees (NicotineBees.com).”
Anyone who cares about the health of the planet, bees, our food supply or good regulations should read this very important book.
Kevin Hansen
Director, Nicotine Bees
schacker said
Thanks Kevin, the film is wonderful. Keep us posted whenever you find new information or resources for us.
–Barbara (for Michael)
patricia Wilson said
I have just completed reading this book, the information is vital to our nations health. This book needs to be in all of the schools, and it would greatly benefit us all, if it was a required course of study! The children can save our society and they need to read the book!!!
…Retired Registered Nurse, with a passion for saving our bees and society!
Joshua E. said
I necessary to appreciate a great read!! I’m emphatically relishing every little bit of this. I have you bookmarked to find out fresh stuff you blog post.
Cherise said
We are bringing a Save Bee World philanthropic fundraising program into the K-5 schools, and getting them involved. Seeking entertaining class lessons…which may also meet national school standards would be great.
Films, or any tools also a gift…You can call me at 407 353 8235…or referrals…any way to educate the little ones
on how they can Save Bee World! Thanks, Cherise
Steven said
I’m two-thirds through “Spring Without Bees” and have found the book very interesting, informative and well-researched.
You have accurately identified the tremendous challenge that is faced any time environmental concerns must confront economic interests. Perhaps additional support would be gained by emphasizing the economic side of the equation for food system losses due to CCD.
Steven said
One additional suggestion I would offer to get your information out to a wider audience is to provide an update to the Wikipedia article “Imidacloprid Effects on Bee Population.” This is another article which makes no mention of the return of bees in France in 2005.
schacker said
Wikipedia does not allow self-promotion, so we have not been able to post a link there. Perhaps you or someone else can post a link to ASpringWithoutBees.com and the book—? It would be greatly appreciated.
seattlecitybees said
I recently finished several weeks of internet research looking for any legitimate indications of causes for CCD. During that time I stumbled upon your book, read it, and then everything came together. I appreciate how you do not bow to the idea that it is some mystery, which only perpetuates our ignorance of where our food comes from, and dive in and make reasonable, well-researched points toward pesticide use. I liked your book so much I recently wrote a review of it on my blog, The Honey Pamphlet (www.honeypamphlet.wordpress.com), so my small readership could be brought up to date. Thanks for such a great book, and although the media, the universities, and the corporations are still quiet, I’m confident your research will prove beneficial to developments here in the US. Thanks again, and thanks for keeping us up to date here at Plan Bee Central.
schacker said
Thank you for your support and encouragement. It is yet another Spring Without Bees and there is so much to do! The article you wrote in The Honey Pamphlet is one of the best I’ve seen.
(This is posted by Barbara, Michael’s wife, commenting for him. Though he is recovering his speech and has now started to type, he is not quite able to do this himself yet. Be sure to check out the NEWS blog page for updates.)
Wacław Święcicki said
It is our action in Poland EUROPE against GMO
look at http://stop-gmo.info/?p=71
Cordial greetings
I am beekeepers publicist for the last 2 years in Poland
Would You suggest me some contacts with beekeepers and scientists in USA as we want to create independent research group to clear the impact of GMO on BEES.
Thank You
Wacław Swięcicki
Polish Beekeeper 2008 2009 2010 up to IV
Barbara Dean Schacker said
Sorry for the slow response. I would be happy to suggest more contacts for you. Please feel free to contact via email.
Warmly,
Barbara Dean Schacker
Plan BEE Central
biber hapı said
I’m two-thirds through “Spring Without Bees” and have found the book very interesting, informative and well-researched.
You have accurately identified the tremendous challenge that is faced any time environmental concerns must confront economic interests. Perhaps additional support would be gained by emphasizing the economic side of the equation for food system losses due to CCD.
Fx15 said
We are bringing a Save Bee World philanthropic fundraising program into the K-5 schools, and getting them involved. Seeking entertaining class lessons…which may also meet national school standards would be great.
Films, or any tools also a gift…You can call me at 407 353 8235…or referrals…any way to educate the little ones
on how they can Save Bee World! Thanks, FX15
schacker said
Please read the NEW Dutch Study linking IMD to bee mortality!
Link is on the left column above.
Miichael Morrison said
For Barbara, We are trying to reach you to announce a cultural achievement award for your collaborative work with Michael. I left two back-to-back phone messages on your Stroke Family line at 877-835-3157. Please email or we can make phone contact at 718-885-9584 , a home office. Best place to leave detailed message is 212-414-5298 Manhattan voicemail. Hope we can connect. Michael Morrison
schacker said
Thank you Michael for everything!
sylvia bullett said
I am urging everyone to sign the petition that is circulating urging the EPA to immediately ban clothiandin. I am pleased that more people are becoming aware of the issue. Of interest: I used the Freedom of Information Act to ask for the research that Bayer did in Belgium on Colony Collapse Disorder. When I received the disk in the mail all of the most pertinient information had been blacked out. We shall perservere! What I could still ascertain was that they found large amounts of pesticides in the dead bees and concluded that the varoa mite had killed them.
schacker said
Michael and I say, great work Sylvia!!!
sylvia bullett said
…anyone can use the Freedom of Information act to request from the EPA that Bayer study.
Norman Miller said
This is a great article that supports what is in Michael’s book… Check it out
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1348952/Call-ban-pesticides-linked-bee-deaths-worldwide.html
Norman Miller said
Here is a open letter that goes to the heart of the matter with Bees and the pesticides that are doing so much damage… Plan Bee is really needed right now…
http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/letters/letters-pesticides-and-bees-2192387.html
Norman Miller said
As a person who has an environmental website (brightsphere.com) and having read many articles on the bee Colony Collapse Disorder I wanted to say that Michael Schacker’s book is the best one I’ve read. Its clear, concise and to the point. It is written to be interesting to a college professor or a bright 15 year old. What makes It most interesting to me is the sense of history that Mr. Schacker brings to his writing. From ancient times, to the most cutting edge technology Mr. Schacker leaves one’s heard reeling with how the web of life is so entwined with the common honey bee which is such an integral part of this symphony of life that takes place beyond most human’s awareness. I think it will be seen as a classic in the area of natural science for generations to come.
Miichael Morrison said
Hi Barbara and Michael – I was reading the recent posts and I located another petition posting that people can voice their concerns with Environment Protection Agency re pesticides harming bees http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/urge-the-epa-to-ban-bayers-bee-killing-pesticide/
schacker said
Thank you, Michael.
sylvia bullett said
Here comes another misinformation campaign funded by Bayer…they have claimed to discover a new culprit in Colony Collapse Disorder–a tiny fly. They are crocking this up too late. We know the truth!