Bee Ecosystem

Although bees may seem like small and insignificant creatures, they play a much greater role than people may think. Bees not only offer honey to the world but also provide venom which can treat some ailments such as joint pain. These are incredible attributes of the bee population, however, it is not the only thing that makes these magnificent creatures so imperative to the environment. Bees pollinate flowers, plants and other wild life which results in helping to grow many different fruits and vegetables. To think an insect so small, if eliminated, could impact civilization in such a destructive way is astonishing.

Bee populations are declining at an alarming rate all around the world, and daily life without bees would be detrimental. Without the bees around to help pollinate our food, 30 percent of which is grown using bees, there is an incredibly high chance that we would starve. “Mankind will not survive the honeybees’ disappearance for more than five years.” (Albert Einstein) By using harmful pesticides in our agriculture, and the excessive use of high fructose corn syrup, we are killing the bees at an alarming rate. One of every three bites of food rely on pollination for a profitable harvest. We must acknowledge everything that the bees provide for humans, then ban pesticides that hard bees, move away from industrial agriculture and put our focus

C:Claim: The bee population is on a rapid decline, we must do something to help prevent them from undergoing extinction. E: Establish Evidence: Bee populations are not just decreasing in certain regions, the population is decreasing in majority of the world. E: Evidence: Heavy losses have been reported by beekeepers from various different countries like; Britain, Spain, Poland, Greece, Croatia, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and Portugal. (“Buzz Kill”) A: Analysis: This shows that a decline in the bee populations are not only is it happening in the United States, but that it is also happening all over Europe because multiple countries are experiencing heavy bee losses. E: Establish Evidence: Although there are very detrimental losses in majority of the world, the US has also

Bees are some of the most hardworking insects on the planet, but unfortunately, their diligence is often overlooked, leaving these creatures extremely underappreciated. Not only are bees the sole producers of honey, they also responsible for pollinating around one-sixth of the flowering plant species worldwide and approximately 400 different types of plants. Without the pollination of bees, a large portion of the world’s food supply would vanish; different studies have shown that between 50-80% of the world’s food supply being directly or indirectly affected by the honey bee population. From the pollination of apples, or of the seeds used to produce grain for livestock, the food chain is strongly linked to honey bees. Furthermore, bees also provide us with beeswax, propolis, pollen, royal jelly, apitherapy, and an income for bee keepers; they certainly have a lot to offer. This paper will discuss the mysterious decline of the bees over the past few decades and why they are disappearing.

Most people don’t realize how important bees are to the world so I’m going to tell you guys a bit about bees.

Have you ever wondered just how important bees are to the planet? I have spent the last few weeks researching bees and how they impact the world and the various ecosystems that they are a part of. Bees are often overlooked, but they contribute so much to the world’s agriculture and their presence definitely makes life much easier for us. Bees are very unique animals that are extremely beneficial to the world but are sadly disappearing. Because of everything they do for us, it is definitely worth it to be educated on how they work and what exactly it is they do for us.

With bees being responsible for nearly one-third of all crop production, the decimation of bee species will cripple the agricultural economy (CITE). Large plantation owners and farmers will face hardship on a global scale, whereas everyone else will suffer extreme food scarcity. Humans require a certain amount of nutrients and vitamins daily to be healthy; therefore, without the fruits and vegetables sold in large quantities, the concept of “survival of the fittest” will become active (CITE). It is quite possible that everyone could develop their own farm and pollenate the plants by hand, but imagine the amount of land required to feed a family. According to a report on the Farmland LP website, it takes roughly one acre of farmland just to feed one single person, but this can be decreased with

Because there are many different factors contributing to the death and disappearance of bees, there are many different angles from which the issue can be addressed. These range from actually implementing changes into our everyday lifestyles to simply spreading awareness among those around us. I have developed a three-phase plan which I thought best to tackle all possible angles of the

Bees are insects that have a major job in the ecosystem, they collect pollen and nectar and pollinate flowers which in return provides many fruits and vegetables that are consumed on a daily bases, they are one of earth's most essential and diligent species of animals.Without them humans would not be able to survive as efficiently as when there are bees. Unfortunately, over the years the population of the bees has been declining in numbers for multiple reasons and will ultimately result in extinction. The very existence of bees is what provides humans and other species of animals with the products that we use everyday, not only that but they are also responsible for the lives of many crops. Because of how necessary the bees are there should

The European continent is climatically diverse, which allows a wide variety of different crops to be grown. Unfortunately the process of growing crops necessitates the use of insecticides and pesticides for protection, and that can be very dangerous to wildlife and humans. In this case, three pesticides widely used in Europe are posing a serious threat to bee population; clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam. These chemicals, with their continued use, have the ability to solidify the possibility of a tenth of bumblebee population in Europe becoming extinct. The extinction of bees would have a significant impact on the world’s ecosystem.

⅓ of the food that we ingest on a daily basis depends on bees and other pollinators. Currently, more and more bees are dying. Whether

Over the course of time, bees have been vital to the ecosystem as they continue to perform agricultural services for us. Humans and animals have benefited greatly from the role the bees play within the environment. For example, by pollination, they provide us food to consume; without the pollination to help the crops grow, crops would suffer tremendously. Not only do they provide us food, but their pollination saves the economy money unlike if humans were to pollinate by hand. However, hand pollination will be a consequence if bees were to go extinct, being disastrous to our economy. Another benefit of bees is helping the growth and fertilization of flowers. Although bees provide us with assistance, their population is decreasing at an alarming

A ubiquitous species found everywhere except Antarctica, honey bees serve a critical role in agriculture. A third of the world’s food supply is dependent on pollinators such as them (Healey). In the United States alone, an estimate of 2.4 million bee colonies, both native and managed colonies, pollinate crops (“The Importance of Pollinators”). However, in the 2015-2016 survey conducted by the Bee Informed Partnership, beekeepers across the nation lost 44.1 percent of their honey bee colonies, an increase of 3.5 percent over the previous study year (The Bee Informed Team). The decline is not a recent phenomenon; the number of colonies in the United States has fallen from six million in 1947 (Mathiesan and Goldenberg) to the 2.4 million today. Honey bee decline is due to a broad spectrum of causes, from human activities to diseases (“The Importance of Pollinators”), which have been widely studied by scientists to create conservation plans. Research and conservation efforts have been taken to help preserve the remaining honey bee populations in three particular areas: managing pesticide laws and regulations, providing adequate habitat, and conserving genetic diversity.

Bees are the main pollinators of many crops, flower, and plants (McDonnell, July 9, 2015). However, since the bee population is in decline, these crops, flowers, and plants would cease to exist since they are not being pollinated by the bees. It is said “that of the 100 crops species that provide 90 percent of the world’s

As small as they seem, bees are a crucial factor in human life. This is because of the simple fact that bees pollinate our plants. Bumblebees, in particular, pollinate from spring to late-fall. Many plants cannot produce food without insect pollination, such tomatoes, cranberries, and peppers. The bee population is extremely important because no bees means no food. Yet, within recent years, several bee species have been officially added to the US endangered species list. Their decreased numbers are due to multiple factors; such as climate change, pesticide use, and disease. “Bees are dying out at the southern end of their range because of the rise of extreme heat waves.”[1] For many other species, as climate changes, they move. However, bumblebees are not doing the same. “Many North American and European bumblebees are failing to track warming by colonizing new northern habitats.”[2] Thus, the bees are simply disappearing from southern areas. Besides climate