Friday, April 2nd, 2010

Bees and Beekeeping

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A colony of honeybees moved into the wall of a house in Long Island. Master beekeeper Richard Blohm, of High Meadow Honey Farm, performs a de-beeing. (Credits: Shot and produced by Carl Flatow) Viewed 12643 times. See More Videos

Spring is in the air - and with flowers in bloom, bees can't be far behind. But will there be enough bees? Hives are still suffering from 'Colony Collapse Disorder,' a not-well-understood malady that has devastated bee populations, with some beekeepers reporting losses of 30 to 90 percent of their hives.

In this segment, we'll talk about bees and beekeeping, and get an update on the health of bee colonies around the country. Plus, New York City has decided to change its rules to allow the legal keeping of urban bees. We'll find out more.