We count on the all-mighty honey bee to pollinate more than 70 kinds of fruits and vegetables. And while they’re responsible for the healthiest food we can eat, they themselves are dying at an alarming rate every year. It’s a fact that everyone needs to be aware of because if they disappear so will two-thirds of our agricultural crops.
why are honey bees dying?
Renowned entomologist Dr. Marla Spivak explains how these three main factors have negatively impacted the health of bees.
Lack of Food
Parasites & Pathogens
Pesticides
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