Pros And Cons Of Honey Bees

Although seemingly unimportant, bees dying could have a drastic impact on the ecosystem. The number of honey bees has decreased from 6 million to 2.5 million hives in the past 60 years, and the small creatures cannot keep up with these losses. This is due to a mysterious disorder known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) and sub lethal exposure to pesticides. Scientific studies show that there are more than 150 chemical traces in pollen due to these pesticides, which creates a deadly pesticide mixture. The world needs honey bees because the commercial production of many high-value and specialty crops, such as almonds, fruits, and vegetables, depend on pollination by honey bees. A sudden lack in the insect would lead to many food crops dying off, causing human starvation and thousands to be without a job. A life without honey bees would be an incredibly unrewarding and difficult life to live.

The government can create a simple, yet effective, law stating that you can only use bee safe pesticides and products to avoid poisoning them. The public, on the other hand, can begin planting pollinator-friendly plants to give the bees extra support. Also, more of the public can consider becoming a beekeeper, a typically overlooked job. By becoming a beekeeper, one would have the responsibility of attempting to improve general honey bee health and habitat conditions and battling known mortality factors by using previously successful practices. Additionally, farmers can begin to switch to organic farming. Organic farming helps to restore soil nutrients and avoids soil loss from wind and water erosion. It also avoids the need for pesticides and chemical fertilizers, helping to preserve the bees. If everyone works together, this situation can easily be