Why are honey bee’s in trouble?

There are many reason honey bees and other pollinators are in trouble. Disease and parasites, loss of habitat and overuse of chemicals are all contributing factors. For up to date information I would suggest reading the following articles published from several research organizations

History of Managed Colonies (Penn State)

Wild Bee Population (Smithsonian)

The Honey Bee (Honey Bee Conservancy)

Honey Bee Survival (Discovery Magazine)

Hives for Hire (Penn State)