Si Sapis, Sis Apis

of course, not everyone can do all these things! but if you are concerned, here is a list of information and resources.

KNOW THE FACTS ABOUT BEE DECLINE: The global and European situation with bees and other pollinators Watch Marla Spivak’s TED talk: Why bees are disappearing

STOP USING INSECTICIDES: Bee declines and the link with pesticides Pesticide toxicity to bees

PLANT BEE-FRIENDLY PLANTS: List of bee plants by category Know your garden store: Don’t poison bees by accident

MAKE A BEE GARDEN: Bee garden facts how-to

SUPPORT LOCAL BEEKEEPERS: how to buy honey get in touch with a beekeeper about urban beekeeping

MAKE A WILD BEE HOUSE: About wild/solitary bees & how to build a bee house more on bee houses

CONSIDER BECOMING A BEEKEEPER: Some US states will pay you to take up beekeeping DIY backyard beekeeping  About commercial beekeeping 

ENCOURAGE YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO DO MORE TO HELP: Bee Health: Background and Issues for Congress (unfortunately, I cannot provide a comprehensive list of how to contact local governments, it would be much easier for you to research this on your own.)

LEARN MORE ABOUT BEES AND EDUCATE OTHERS: Another list of things you can do to help bees (there is some overlap) bee nest 101 Facts about pollination

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Better photo of my bumble bee