Bees

"In the spring of 2005 about one third of all commercial honeybee colonies died out. Scientists call it “colony collapse disorder” but no one knows why the bees are disappearing. "Unless actions are taken to slow the decline of domesticated honeybees and augment their populations with wild bees many fruits and vegetables may disappear from the food supply."

- NRDC & National Geographic

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Avoid or limit pesticide use.

• Support organic farming and gardening that reduce chemical exposure for pollinators.

• Plant native flowers or create bee habitat—such as a pollinator garden or bee box.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

• The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

• Pollinator Partnership

• Bee Conservancy