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Jul 25, 2017 · We need bees. We may take them and other pollinators like butterflies and hoverflies for granted, but they're vital to stable, healthy food supplies and key to the varied, colourful and nutritious diets we need (and have come to expect).
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As development increases, bee habitat decreases, with woods, trees, grassland and even gardens being destroyed or paved over. The rise in intensive farming methods has also left bees struggling. A staggering 97% of wildflower meadows have been lost since the 1930s, reducing an important food resource for bees. With pesticides and herbicides sprayed...
Climate changeand the extreme weather it can cause disrupts bee nesting behaviour and alters normal seasonal timings, so flowers may bloom earlier or later than expected. Planting more trees is helping to mitigate some of the effects of climate change, but it's still a serious issue that could prove deadly for many of our bees.
Research has found that five viruses known to cause disease in honey bees have been passed to our wild bumblebee population. It isn't yet clear whether these are also circulating in solitary bee populations.
Some non-native species can cause havoc for our native species. The Asian hornet,Vespa velutina nigrithorax,for example, has had a catastrophic impact amongst wild bee populations in France, preying on both solitary and bumblebees. Our bees could be in serious trouble if it establishes itself in the UK too.
Unfortunately, the upswell in the popularity of beekeeping hasn't been great news for the UK's bees. The shipping of managed honey bees between countries saw the varroa mite – a parasite that feeds on honey bees – arrive on our shores in the 1990s. The mites jumped to our wild honey bees and, combined with a rise in other diseases, wiped them out a...
Bees are vital to our planet, pollinating crops, feeding livestock and supporting the ecosystem. Learn about the threats facing UK bees and what you can do to protect them.
Bees are part of the biodiversity on which we all depend for our survival. They provide high-quality food—honey, royal jelly and pollen — and other products such as beeswax, propolis and honey bee venom.
May 24, 2017 · Bees are vital for pollinating many of the crops and fruits we eat. Learn how Kew is working to improve bees' memory and efficiency for crop pollination.
May 18, 2021 · Bees are significant for many reasons. They have historical importance, contribute to human health, and play a role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Health products. Not all...
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Aug 22, 2021 · Here are the top 5 reasons why bees are important, they: Help produce 1/3 of our food supply. Help provide ½ of the world’s fibers, oils, and other raw materials. Help create many medicines. Provide food for wildlife. Help prevent soil erosion. Why are bees important to humans.
Jul 22, 2022 · Bees are vital for maintaining the balance between living organisms such as human beings, plants, and animals, as well as their environment. They also help reduce pollution. Scientific...
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