Learning to be me

200M+ VIEWS – THE MOST WATCHED BEE REMOVAL THAT CHANGED MY LIFE – ERIKA THOMPSON

ERIKA THOMPSON, founder of TEXAS BEEWORKS, has gone VIRAL on TIKTOK with her method of removing BEES from HIVES with her BARE HANDS and no PROTECTIVE SUIT.

MEET THE BEEKEEPER WHO SCOOPS BEES WITH HER BARE HANDS

ERIKA THOMPSON tells TODAY “THE BEEKEEPER GEAR IS BIG AND BULKY” and that the BEES in the VIDEO were “VERY NICE BEES”.

HONEY BEES PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN OUR ECOSYSTEM AND FOOD PRODUCTION – THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE VITAL FOR BOTH HUMAN HEALTH AND AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIES

POLLINATION

HONEY BEES are responsible for POLLINATING about one-third of the food we consume, including:

FRUITS (e.g., apples, berries)

VEGETABLES (e.g., carrots, cucumbers)

NUTS (e.g., almonds, walnuts)

This POLLINATION is essential for the REPRODUCTION of FLOWERING PLANTS, which supports BIODIVERSITY and healthy ECOSYSTEMS.

ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION

The AGRICULTURAL VALUE added by HONEY BEES is significant:

They contribute over $15 BILLION annually to U.S. CROP PRODUCTION.

Their POLLINATION services enhance CROP YIELDS, making FOOD PRODUCTION more EFFICIENT and SUSTAINABLE.

BIODIVERSITY SUPPORT

By aiding in the REPRODUCTION of FLOWERING PLANTS, HONEY BEES help maintain BIODIVERSITY. This is crucial for:

Healthy ECOSYSTEMS that support various WILDLIFE.

The overall BALANCE of NATURAL HABITATS.

HONEY BEES are not just important for FOOD PRODUCTION; they are integral to maintaining the HEALTH of our ENVIRONMENT and ECOSYSTEMS.

Their DECLINE poses a SERIOUS THREAT to FOOD SECURITY and BIODIVERSITY.