why we should save the bees
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Why We Should Focus on Saving the BeesBrooke Gollaway
Why the Bees are Dying
Pesticide use Global warming In the last 5 years, 30% of the national bee population has died
Colony Collapse Disorder
Is to bees like AIDS is to humans Randomly occurring phenomenon Could be caused by global warming Main reason the bee population is declining
A World Without Bees
No fruits, vegetables, nuts, or seeds Humanity wouldn’t last over 4 years without bees Foods that are produced would be very poor quality
Where are Bees Most Needed?
Bees are most needed in the Midwestern Corn Belt and California’s Central Value
The bee population is decreasing in those two areas the most
Blue is higher population of bees, tan is lower.
How We Can Help
Plant bee friendly flowers! Don’t use chemicals and pesticides in your garden Buy local, raw, honey Bees are thirsty! Place some water outside If you can, become a beekeeper!