Beekeepers say catastrophic honeybee losses are cause for alarm

The honeybee crisis has taken a devastating turn. Beekeepers across the country are reporting staggering losses—millions of colonies gone in just months. While bee die-offs aren’t new, this year’s numbers are unprecedented, with some losing nearly all their hives. The fallout is already hitting California’s almond orchards, which rely on these pollinators. Researchers are scrambling to understand the cause, but with food security at stake, one thing is clear: the health of honeybees is more fragile than ever.