Shawn Gunnier English 109 2-5-16 Prospectus Bees are insects that are most notably known for pollinating plants and producing honey. But in 2016 bees are dying more than ever. In the past, a normal hive population of a colony declined between 5-10% each season. Now the average loss is around 30% of hives per year. It’s easy to ignore the decreasing bee population when its something you don’t see on a daily basis, but this is an issue that not only affects bees but humans as well. What should be done in order to help maintain a healthy bee population in America? Bees not only create honey but they are responsible for pollinating plants such as tomatoes, onions and carrots, not to mention hundreds of other fruits and vegetables. Can you