Ten Bee Predictions for 2026

About Bees, Culture & Curiosity · Jan 9, 2026 · 26m

Season 7 Episode 1: About Bees, Culture & Curiosity Podcast – Ten bee predictions for 2026

Here we go. I might be wrong more than right, but it's still worth a think.

1. I expect more bees declines, but not kept honey bees.

2. Honey bee colony numbers will surprise researchers.

3. Climate-driven phenological mismatches will dominate ecology news.

4. In the USA, lax rules will allow easier registration of agriculture chemicals, resulting in more pollinator deaths.

5. I predict pollinator restoration projects will be big.

6. I expect a new pathogen jump from honey bees to wild bees.

7. In 2026…