Cell phones wiping out bee populations: Will your mobile be the next SUV?

I certainly don't know about whether the bees are leaving because of cell phone signals but I DO KNOW that they are leaving. If this is the case then cell phones will be the destroyer of all the world in time for without pollination from the bees of this world then the crops will decrease to about one third of regular harvests and in time people will starve from lack of food. This is a vital part of our agricultural harvests and is not understood by most people. Without pollination crops only produce about one third as compared to crops with adequate pollination and the fruits do not develop and in some instances are not fit to eat. HELP PROTECT OUR LIVELIHOOD!~ Protect the honeybee.

That explains why I have so mnany deceased bees in my pool, and on the patio - FYI _ I am from Southern California

Ok carefully remove your tin foil hats and set down the crack pipe, if you read the article you see that there is no definitive proof whatsoever that cell phones are hurting bees. It's much more likely a disease, which are common from time to time among honey bees, there was a plague in the 60s with a similar kill off rate. So stop blaming modern technology for everything and read more thoroughly, people.

It's interesting that there are only three comments here. If this were about Britney Spears or American Idol, or any other pop culture topic, there would be hundreds of comments. Only research will show if cell phones harm bees. SOMETHING is harming them, and as they are vital to the planet, we need more research. It's sad that so few people recognize how important bees and other pollinating insects are to the ecology.

This statement can neither be proved nor disproved but do you really think people are going to give up cell phones? Do you think Paris Hilton can live without one? Lets face it. Until and unless something directly impacts you personally and until it cant be reversed we seem not to care.

I'M AN EXTERMINATOR,AND I SEE LESS AND LESS OF CALLS FOR BEES.I SEE ALOT OF YELLOW JACKEETS,AND WASPS,BUT NOT ANY BEE CALLS AT ALL.I THINK THIS COULD BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR AS TO WHY.

I have noticed Honey Bee's seeming to be half dead. I was wondering what was going on with them.
I can't believe it's the cell phones, but something is going on. I also noticed a lot more people are getting Cancer. Make's you wonder??????
Fruits and Veggies are the most important product on God's green earth. Let's get to the bottom of it.

I agree with the comments of SS. This is a most important issue and I wish more people were paying attention to it. I live on a tiny family farm and am very concerned about losing such a vast number of bees. It's vital that we find out why they're disappearing and do something about it if we can. If it does turn out that cell phones are the problem, then we will need to make some adjustments there too. You know what they say about too much of a good thing, and everything in moderation; well there is nothing moderate about the use of cell phones these days. I just hope the research gives us the answer before it's too late.

Come on guys, what will it hurt to give up the cell phone except in emergencies? I sincerely wish people would pay a bit more attention to serious world problems, and not to the instant gratification of talking at the supermarket. But, then, when I was young and stupid (like Mike G must be!), I didn't listen either.

two weeks ago for some strange and odd reason bees, thousands of them, decided to make home in my trash can that the city provides. i could'nt get rid of them and the city would not help. so i got rid of the trash can. as you can imagine this was not an easy task since i'm no bee expert.

I can believe it about the bees and cell phones. Look at what the Navy is doing to the dolphins. Also, there are times my sinus acts up when I am on the cell phone for any lenght of time, especially long distance. It gets so bad I have to hang up. Has anyone else had this happen. I for one will definitely turn off my cell and use it only for emergencies, if it is proven we are harming the bees.

I agree 100% that cell phones may be the cause of this problem. I have a metal detector that when used around a hive it drives the bees wild and then they scatter awaay from the hive. Has anyone else experienced this happening?
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Albert Einstein said: If there are no bees, the people of the world will be dying from starvation within 4 years.

We got along without cell phones before but we have never gotten along without bees. If it is indeed the cell phone that causes the disappearance of bees, we are in for a huge battle. Those cell phone companies will put up a fight and deny everything, aided and abetted by the cell phone users.
Maybe it'll get us off the global warming hysteria.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/05/050517110843.htm
As a blueberry grower dependent on "renting" bees, this is a big concern. It is doubtful cell phone usage is the cause but deserves more research. The link explains the bee mite problem. One other concern is that the bees are being stressed with all the travel. The hives are shipped by truck from the South to California to "work" the almond crop then shipped back to the East Coast to work the blueberry fields and other crops. The poor buggers may just be worn out!

With my wireless headphone on at home listening to my TV, I can hear a loud buzzing when someone within the room dials out with the cell phone. It also buzzes right before the cell rings. In the kitchen, the microwave oven buzzes when I stand near it will warming up food.

I am not a tree hugger, by any means, but do observe my surroundings carefully ( I live on the edge of portected Wetlands) and have seen no evidence of this phenomenon here on the west side of Florida. I have no reason to doubt the observations on the west coast but do see the need to find the root cause of the loss of the bees. Can Arnold do anything to shed some light on the subject?

What is doing this to the bees there is no guessing ... it is due from global warming.. All animals of nature cant handle the climate changes. Lets but this worst whether in history does this tell you something not only bees polar bears are being effect whales fish birds..and its the leaders in the world that need to do something ASAP ... enough with their GREED! The first indication something is wrong will show through wild life first not being able to adapt ... so for the sake of money they don't control pollution and now we get this well its going to get worse if something is not done and not only wild life will be effect more human being surviving whether change will get worse also for all the leaders in power I tip my hat to you! Hope you enjoy the good life while people like us try to tell you what needs to be done!

Yawn...who cares?

So, um, do you mean like the 'Honey Bees' on Gilligan's Island, you know the girl group formed by Ginger, Maryann, and Mrs. Howell? I mean, now that would be a tragedy.

This makes a lot of sense. We need serious research on this theory pronto! Write your congressperson. From now on I am leaving my cell phone primarily off.