Your cell phone may be killing the honeybees

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Your cell phone may be killing the honeybees

The world's population of honeybees is dwindling, and for years scientists have

been trying to discover the cause. Bee researcher Dr. Favre thinks he may

have found the problem, and you, dear reader, might be part of it. The doctor

believes that mobile phones may be a major factor in bee colony decline, leading

to massive population issues within the species.

His theory is based on several studies he conducted using cell devices placed

under beehives. In the course of testing, the researchers observed how the

insects reacted when the phone was off, in standby mode, and active. It was

found that when the phone was actively transmitting a signal, the bees behaved

wildly, letting off alerts that are normally used during swarming. The bees in

the study did not actually create a swarm, and within minutes of the phones

being deactivated the hive had calmed down. But Favre believes if cell phone

signals are in fact causing the bees to act in a hostile manner, it could lead

them to abandon their hives.

The evidence, while interesting, doesn't fully explain the growing number of

collapsed colonies. For example, many colonies in trouble are located far from

any kind of mobile phone activity. There are also other theories on the table as

to why the bees are having a hard time, including pesticides and even parasitic

mites. But if mobile technology ends up being the culprit, will you be willing

to abandon your phone to enjoy some honey?

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