[moens]

As a beekeeper and an interested party:

CCD: I believe that CCD is primarily caused by increased pesticide usage, glyphosate being the most common.

Are bees treated ethically by big farms: I believe the better question is, "Is our philosophy of farming unethical for any participant?" If the answer is yes (for even one identifiable participant), then I find that it will be unethical for every participant. Answer: optimize for sustainability, not for production alone.

Does the ethical treatment q relate to bees? Absolutely. See these movies... they are pretty one sided, but should be of interest: Queen of the Sun & More Than Honey

[specialist]

...then I find that it will be unethical for every participant.

Well said. I like the cliche: If any of us are oppressed, then none of us are free.

[robbiep]

Glyphosphate isn't a pesticide, it's a herbicide

[kvb]

I believe "pesticide" traditionally encompasses both herbicides and insecticides.

[jacquesm]

Not sure why you were downvoted.