Abstract
Honey bees are perhaps humanity’s most important pollinators. Although they influence an incredible number of plants that we consume every day, their contributions to mankind’s diet are often overlooked. However, this may soon cease to be the case; if honey bees continue their downward descent and disappear, the foods they pollinate will too, leaving an enormous void in their wake. One of the leading causes of honey bee loss is Colony Collapse Disorder, a mysterious phenomenon in which hives suddenly collapse, seemingly without cause. This thesis asks several questions: What is CCD? What causes it? How can it be prevented? This thesis discusses the research on the first three questions, and explains the process behind writing a novel that seeks to explain both CCD and its potential impact on our lives, and bee roles and behaviors, to better educate the next generation on honey bee issues.
Semester/Year of Award
Spring 2016
Mentor
Martin L. Brock
Mentor Professional Affiliation
Chemistry
Access Options
Open Access Thesis
Document Type
Bachelor Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelor's
Department
Business
Department Name when Degree Awarded
Management, Marketing, and International Business
Recommended Citation
Gosnell, Kristen Marie, "What’s The Buzz All About? Creating Understanding of Colony Collapse Disorder" (2016). Honors Theses. 316.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/316
