Commercial beekeepers in Connecticut are reporting unprecedented hive losses this year, with some losing up to 90% of their colonies. Across the U.S., honeybee populations fell more than 50% from April 2024 to April of this year, the highest decline in 14 years. Experts point to pesticides, parasites, and habitat loss as major factors, warning continued losses could threaten crop pollination and the regional agriculture economy. Local efforts, including pesticide bans and pollinator-friendly planting, aim to stabilize the population.