Honey bees play a vital role in our ecosystems and food supply. Bees have been struggling in recent years due to many unnatural stresses which include habitat disruption, monocultural and genetically engineered food provisions, and invasive pathogens and parasites. One way to help bees and our local ecosystems thrive is by installing and caring for hives. But there are other simple ways you can help as well.
A Four Point Plan to Help Bees:
- Plant a pollinator garden. Check out the Penn State Pollinator Friendly Gardening for ideas here.
- Don’t use pesticides or insecticides! Bees are environmental mops and these chemicals compromise their health.
- Buy local honey to support local beekeeping.
- Become a beekeeper!