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Scientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing — Colonies surged 15-fold
(www.sciencedaily.com)
This is a most excellent place for technology news and articles.
Yep, you can't charge money in perpetuity if you solve the actual problem. Not only that, but bees will eventually become reliant on the product. This is how the US Healthcare system works as well.
Hell they might even genetically engineer them to be dependent on it.
I bet the bastards have already wondered
"Hmm, if this works maybe we can do all life on earth next . . ?
"We'll make all the money!"