Although growing up as a kid the sight of a bee flying around was often terrifying, there’s a complex story unfolding behind the scenes as they travel the world in countless amounts, gently landing from flower to flower. The small insects, Bombus affinis, play a pivotal role within ecosystems, with responsibilities such as collecting nectar and pollen and helping the foods largely consumed today, flourish in abundance. Recently, the rusty-patched bumblebee was put on the endangered species list provided by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). The inclusion of the bumble bee on the endangered list was enough to put many advocates in a full-blown conservation frenzy. However, without understanding the benefits and resources brought upon by the rusty-patched bee may leave the desire to ‘Save the Bees’ seem somewhat void of reason and almost not critical. Rusty-patched bumble bees specifically play a role in the pollination of various plants, foods, and other agricultural resources. Once upon a time, the bumblebees spanned a wide range across the northwest, northern, and northeast states, however, due to an increase in human impact, the bees are experiencing an alarming decline as sharp as 87 percent in the last 20 years, as noted by the USFWS. Some of the reasons for decline can include habitat loss, intensive farming, disease, insecticide use, and climate change. Over time, as these harmful conditions for the bees become more prevalent, there is a correlating decrease