Many Michiganders on Reddit report seeing significantly fewer honey bees this year. What factors are contributing to the decline of Michigan's honey bee population? I've noticed the same thing near one of my deer hunting tree stands, where a row of wildflowers is usually buzzing with honey bees during the summer. This year, those flowers are noticeably quiet, with few, if any, honey bees in sight. Canva.com,Michigan Reddit Page Canva.com,Michigan Reddit PageA Reddit post asking Michiganders whether they had been seeing fewer bees in their gardens this year immediately caught my attention.