得克萨斯州的养蜂人面临严重的殖民地损失,威胁到基本作物授粉及其生计。 Texas beekeepers face severe colony losses, threatening essential crop pollination and their livelihoods.

德州养蜂人,包括惠勒家族在内,正面临严重损失,聚居地每年下降多达一半,而且逐年恶化。 Texas beekeepers, including the Wheeler family, are facing severe losses, with colonies dropping by up to half annually and worsening yearly. 这些损失,全国共计6.35亿美元,威胁到杏仁、浆果和西瓜等基本作物的授粉。 These losses, totaling $635 million nationally, threaten the pollination of essential crops like almonds, berries, and watermelons. 自2012年以来,养蜂公司的数量翻了四番,但近期的巨额损失可能破坏这一增长。 Texas, a key beekeeping state, has seen the number of beekeeping companies quadruple since 2012, but recent heavy losses could undermine this growth. 养蜂人正在考虑将蜂蜜生产作为支流,以维持其业务。 Beekeepers are considering pivoting to honey production to sustain their businesses.