Think about the many times people have intentionally killed bees or other pollinators, even though they weren’t doing any harm. All of these times add up, and consequently a major bee crisis evolves. Beekeepers continue to report hive losses each year. This means that pollinating insects have been on a steep decline for many reasons. The bees must be helped now, especially since 90% of the world’s nutrition is pollinated by bees (Green Peace, n.d.). The decline in pollinators worldwide over the past few years has been drastic, and this problem needs to be solved without delay. The primary problem with pollinators is the human interaction with the environment. According to an agricultural organization, “Most causes of bee problems are interrelated.
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Despite the long list, there are a select few major problems that can be fixed with effort. The last major problem within the pollinator epidemic involves disorders within bee populations. National Geographic conducted a study and found that, “Pollinators in the United States have been in a crisis for more than a decade” (Holland, 2015). In like manner, there has been a disorder that has taken responsibility in the decline of bee populations. “Colony Collapse Disorder, where bees disappear and die, is a big cause” Equally important, “The Varroa mite is a parasite that attacks honeybees” (One Green Planet, 2012). These are extremely threatening factors to bee populations worldwide. Since pollinators have been in danger for quite some time, people need to pitch in and help this global issue. It is going to take everyone’s efforts to help restore bee health. Colony Collapse Disorder does not have an easy fix, but there are local solutions to help revive populations. Bee health should be a primary focus since humans do not have much control over natural factors. Coupled with, humans do not have direct control over reducing parasites that attack bees. These parasites spread through colonies, wiping them out quickly. Regardless of this horrific cause, people can improve bee health one step at a time. There are local efforts that anyone can help with! In summary, these are problems people have less control of, but the human population needs to help with as much as
Despite the long list, there are a select few major problems that can be fixed with effort. The last major problem within the pollinator epidemic involves disorders within bee populations. National Geographic conducted a study and found that, “Pollinators in the United States have been in a crisis for more than a decade” (Holland, 2015). In like manner, there has been a disorder that has taken responsibility in the decline of bee populations. “Colony Collapse Disorder, where bees disappear and die, is a big cause” Equally important, “The Varroa mite is a parasite that attacks honeybees” (One Green Planet, 2012). These are extremely threatening factors to bee populations worldwide. Since pollinators have been in danger for quite some time, people need to pitch in and help this global issue. It is going to take everyone’s efforts to help restore bee health. Colony Collapse Disorder does not have an easy fix, but there are local solutions to help revive populations. Bee health should be a primary focus since humans do not have much control over natural factors. Coupled with, humans do not have direct control over reducing parasites that attack bees. These parasites spread through colonies, wiping them out quickly. Regardless of this horrific cause, people can improve bee health one step at a time. There are local efforts that anyone can help with! In summary, these are problems people have less control of, but the human population needs to help with as much as